Alltrista - Engineer, Process

Human Resources•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general engineering tasks that optimize process capabilities of the facility through process development and verification, utilizing engineering methods and techniques.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Engineering or related discipline, preferably from an education institution specializing in Plastics Engineering, or equivalent experience
5 years processing experience.
Understanding of modern injection molding techniques and processes.
Familiarity with scientific analysis methods such as DOE, SPC, Mold Flow analysis, and FMEA.
Skills to use a systematic approach in solving problems through analysis of problems and evaluation of alternate solutions.
Ability to use logic, mathematics other problem-solving tools in data analysis or in generating solutions.
Skills to start and persist with specific courses of action while exhibiting high motivation and a sense of urgency; willing to commit to long hours of work.

Responsibilities

Performs mold process development using scientific approach, aiming at optimum process, also meeting quality and productivity specifications.
Develop, implement and document procedures designed to facilitate the determination and reporting of process parameters, through the setup phase of production scheduling to assure process reliability.
Develop and establish manufacturing process parameters on existing molds utilizing established and innovative techniques such as mold balance analysis, gate freeze study, and relative viscosity study, ensuring stable and repeatable processes.
Provides direction to supervisors and quality personnel to assist in mold maintenance, repair and cleaning as needed, while maintaining a relationship of trust, confidence and support.
Create positive customer relationship through results of sampling and solutions to production problems.
Successfully establishes, utilizes, and optimizes CIM, serving as the key player in translating the technical process results into the CIM system.
Train site personnel in proper use of CIM. Uses CIM and other systems to assure process quality and determine special cause events.
Recommends designs for special equipment and assists production with product and process research and development programs.
Maintains and instructs on the proper maintenance and use of product specific equipment such as robots, welders, etc.
Evaluates plastic processing and support equipment for productivity/quality improvement and/or cost reduction.
Maintains update knowledge on methods, systems and equipment to continuously improve quality and productivity.
Creates and maintains accurate documentation on all samples, processes, production items/problems and other necessary information.