Injection Molding Process Engineer

A captive manufacturer of  plastic injection molded parts is searching for an Injection Molding Process Engineer.

The Injection Molding Process Engineer:

• Develops, configures and optimizes processes from inception through to start up and certification.
• Designs, runs, tests and upgrades molding systems and processes.
• Assesses processes, takes measurements, and interprets data.
• Develops best practices, routine, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
• Performs process simulations.
• Performs risk assessments and clearly articulate issues or opportunities to upper management.
• Holds meetings with technical staff to brief on currently state of processing (I.E. Tools, Machines, Test run results, etc.).
• Provides process documentation and operating instructions to reduce product variations.
• Participates in new mold procurement as a process advocate.
• Helps close loop between new or troubled molds and final release to Manufacturing.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A four or two year technical degree related to plastic injection molding.
• Robot programming ability.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as; discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications; Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Web-Based Software.

In addition to an annual salary in the $80,000 to $95,000 range, the company offers competitive benefits, a 401(k) and relocation assistance.