Process Engineer

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Process Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Type: Fulltime

Job Location: Toms River, NJ

Work Schedule: Onsite 1st Shift

Salary: $80 – $100K/yr

Provides and maintains the integrity of all manufacturing processes including machines, ancillary equipment, and material handling to ensure consistent achievement of required standards of quality, output, product cost, and operating cost.

Responsibilities:

· Establishes optimum injection molding process for existing high cavitation molds, alternate materials, and new tooling, which utilizes hot runner technology, unscrewing cores, and typically engineering resins such as nylon.

· Improves the utilization of production equipment and resources by prioritizing and addressing areas of deficiency in operations and by improving processing, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

· Develops, documents, and improves manufacturing processes and improves saleable production yield by analyzing product and manufacturing methods, establishing and documenting production standards and procedures, monitoring deviations and causes, and recommending corrective actions.

· Maintains standards library for off shift reference. Documents events which have obstructed production from achieving performance to parameters/schedule. Interacts with Supervisors on all shifts to keep them informed of any problems, etc. Submits recommendations to Management as required.

· Develops systems and documentation for process control and improvement in all aspects of production.

· Improves manufacturing methods and develops procedures including Molding process, production logistics (material handling), readiness of tooling and molds, set-up reductions, minimization of operator-influenced variability, and improvement of quality. Participates as required to achieve desired results.

· Identifies, through existing data and information, deficiencies in our production operations and assumes the role of project leader to implement solutions to those deficiencies.

· Establishes, documents, and manages the process for standard process sheets which include all equipment needed, steps required, and specifications necessary, to be used for set-ups, measurement, and plant reporting.

· Researches and identifies root causes of molding non-conformances and implements solutions for their immediate and long-term elimination through participation in the corrective action process.

· Develops training plans and materials and conducts training sessions for manufacturing and tooling personnel on department procedures, methods, and standards.

· Troubleshoots and assists in resolving tooling or process-related issues at the request of Manager, Tooling Manager, or Engineering. May be involved with the design of molds, jigs, fixtures, mechanisms, and special tooling as necessary.

· Manages the execution of Engineering prototypes and sample runs in a timely manner by coordinating requirements from Engineering, Tooling, Planning, and Production and ensures adequate resources are available to minimize non-productive machine time.

· Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, standards, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness, and provides input on new designs to meet the same.

· Identifies needs and provides justification for equipment or facility replacements and upgrades resulting in quality, process, or efficiency improvements.

· Meets quality and production requirements by coordinating, monitoring, and controlling the use of molding machine capacity while holding excess scrap to a minimum.

· Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product.

· Develops improved manufacturing methods, layouts, equipment, and techniques and submits recommendations for approval as required by Management.

· Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

· Participates in all Tooling Design Review meetings as the Operations Representative.

· Responsible for starting up and initial processing of all new molds and new products to establish process parameters/standards.

· Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

· Maintains reference of methods and procedures by filing documents, manuals, and instructions.

· Continuously improves the quality and cost-effectiveness of the area within his/her control.

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Nina Schindler (nina@maxonic.com / (408) 400-2323) for more details.