Process Engineer - Injection Molding

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process visual inspection of product for gross defects per production specifications
• Follow and update APU production employee's skill matrix
• Define and update diagnosis tools necessary for APU production employees
• Define and update standard operating procedures for APU production employees
• Develop competencies of the production unit through internal and/or external training
• Analyze equipment performance indicators, define, and facilitate corrective actions implementation
• Report to APU Shift leader and APU Leader in analysis of issues
• Propose technical solutions to improve production processes
• Attend project review of new assets and provide relevant support
• Contribute to new equipment development, reception, and validation in production
• Ensure good working conditions of equipment to guarantee product quality and lead-time committed to customer
• Know, apply and facilitate implementation of continuous improvement rules (5S, TPM, SMED, VSM, etc.)
• Facilitate workgroups linked to continuous improvement and propose action plans
• Know and apply environmental rules specific to workstation and work environment
• Sort wastes as indicated by internal rules
• Know and apply safety procedures related to workstations and work environment
• Identify system safety hazards and work with site EH&S representatives to remediate appropriately
• Support the production ramp-up phase for new products and train appropriate personnel as needed
• Ensure sample runs are performed according to Sample Request (SR) requirements
• Ensure inventoried materials consumed during sampling are accounted for using Mattec or SAP confirmation process
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for existing injection molding systems
• Participate with root cause investigations and corrective action implementation
• Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Follow all safety procedures including the use of Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Maintain good housekeeping of both office and factory workspaces
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 1+ years of experience with mix of internships/full time work preferred
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to stand/walk up to 90% of shift
• Able to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab, and climb as needed

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

• Strong math, reading and communication skills
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• SAP experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with advanced problem solving
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-task environment with minimal supervision

Work Environment

ISO 8 Clean Room production, warehouse and general office environment with moderate noise levels and travel to and from machines, office and/or clean rooms.