Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides hands-on technical support to injection molding production operations.
- Troubleshoots injection molding process issues and identifies opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and OEE.
- Develops, documents, and maintains standardized injection molding processes and operating parameters.
- Supports process optimization and continuous improvement activities, including scrap reduction, cycle-time improvement, downtime reduction, and cost reduction.
- Supports mold qualifications, process trials, capability studies, and production start-ups.
- Works with Tooling and Operations to troubleshoot mold-related issues and improve mold performance.
- Supports the installation, qualification, and ramp-up of new injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
- Supports the introduction of new molds, products, and processes into production.
- Performs process trials and feasibility studies for new materials, molds, equipment, and manufacturing technologies.
- Uses data and structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Supports development and implementation of process documentation, work instructions, and process standards.
- Works closely with Quality to address process-related quality issues and improve process capability and stability.
- Participates in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Maintains accurate technical documentation, process parameters, trial results, and engineering reports.
- Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of process improvements.
- Maintains a safe work environment and follows all applicable safety regulations and company policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience with injection molding processes in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of injection molding processes, machine operation, mold operation, and process parameters.
- Experience troubleshooting injection molding processes and identifying root causes of quality and production issues.
- Understanding of mold design, mold components, and basic tooling concepts.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
- Ability to use measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and other basic inspection equipment.
- Knowledge of plastics processing, including an understanding of material behavior and processing requirements.
- Experience with semi-crystalline and amorphous plastics is preferred.
- Experience with PVC, CPVC, polyolefins, or other thermoplastic materials is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Ability to work effectively with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and other cross-functional teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation.
- CAD experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX, or similar software is preferred.
- Experience with Moldflow or similar injection molding simulation software is a plus.
- Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to travel domestically as needed to support business requirements. (< 10%)
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Plastics/Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 3–5 years of hands-on injection molding process engineering or related plastics manufacturing experience required.
- Experience working with injection molding machines, molds, auxiliary equipment, and thermoplastic materials.
- Experience with injection molding process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and qualification.
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