Develop scientific injection molding processes and validate processes to achieve high quality parts
Comprehensive knowledge of DOE techniques to develop optimized Injection molding processes
Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing yield, capacity, and capability in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels
Develop and modify line layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices
Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved and maintained. Lead and assist production in all quality and process related topics and issues. Monitor and reduce process variation using Statistical Process Control
Create and maintain Manufacturing work Instructions, routings, and associated processes
Participate in the transition of a product from concept to pilot line production and into mass manufacturing
Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop processes, tooling, assembly fixtures and procedures. Participate in the development and maintenance of FMEAs and Control Plans
Implement and support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or with equivalent experience
Minimally 3 years’ experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred
Must possess process engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, DOE/constraint analysis, flow optimization, root cause analysis, etc.)
Strong team working skills at all levels of an organization, especially skilled at working with direct labor to understand challenges and work on developing optimal solutions using structured methods
Good understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies
Experience breaking down high-level (e.g. device level) performance issues into addressable action items. Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and control
Working knowledge of Mold flow for assisting in developing Injection molding processes, and experience of working with multi-gate hot runner systems is preferred
Prior EOAT, six axis robot and programming experience preferred
RJG Master Molder Certification or equivalent, CAD software Solidworks, CATIA etc. preferred