Plastics Processing Engineer
ENGEL
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Set-up Injection molding machines for mold trials/tests/run-offs
- Establish robust, repeatable process parameters/processes
- Use strong problem solving skills to troubleshoot molds, machines, auxiliary equipment, and processes
- Trouble shoot process-related issues in the lab as well as at customer sites
- Participate in activities pertaining to cycle time and process improvements at the customer site
- Provide start up support at customer site to ensure timely start of production
- Design and execute DOE to establish new processes and for R&D work
- Review processing methods
- Implement statistical process analysis on new and existing products
- Develop and maintain process documentation
- Assist in the development of training and provide process training at the customer
- Provide equipment maintenance and repair support as required
- Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and organized fashion that follows all required safety policies and regulations
- Other duties as requested, directed or assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent in community college or technical school training
- Possession of an RJG Master Molder Certificate or AIM certification a definite plus
- Minimum of 10 years of hands on injection molding experience
- Thorough understanding of mold setup, molding machine operation as well as mold design/function
- Hands-on experience with mold debug, developing a robust process and process trouble shooting is a must
- Knowledge of polymer materials and operating parameters is necessary
- Willingness to work and follow instructions, with a cooperative attitude toward internal and external customers
- Demonstrated ability to work alone and in a team environment with changing assignments
- Familiarity with MS Windows and Office environment, SAP experience preferred
Benefits
- health, dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire (no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price)
- 401k with match
- over 3 weeks PTO
- personal time off
- employer paid life insurance
- long and short term disability
- employee-centric environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
injection moldingmold setupmolding machine operationmold designprocess troubleshootingstatistical process analysisdesign of experiments (DOE)process documentationequipment maintenancepolymer materials
Soft Skills
problem solvingcooperative attitudeability to work independentlyteamworkadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor of Science DegreeRJG Master Molder CertificateAIM certification