Manufacturing Engineer – Injection Molding & Process Improvement (M-F Dayshift)
About The Position
This role provides advanced technical support for injection molding operations, focusing on machine capability, mold capability, material processing, process control, and auxiliary equipment. The Manufacturing Engineer will serve as an advanced troubleshooter for production-related issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to enhance manufacturing performance. Key responsibilities include optimizing cycle times, processes, equipment utilization, and overall production efficiency, as well as validating manufacturing processes to meet customer and internal requirements. The role also involves coordinating tooling and auxiliary equipment modifications to improve molding processes and meet customer specifications. Additionally, the position focuses on continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, leading projects for cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and SMED implementation. The engineer will develop and improve work-cell layouts using ergonomics and Lean principles, and quantify the impact of improvement projects. The role also requires representing Manufacturing on New Product Introduction (NPI) teams, providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) expertise, and assisting with the transition of new equipment and processes. Training and supporting operations personnel on new equipment and processes is also a key function. The role involves providing manufacturing expertise for customer complaint investigations, developing preventive actions for quality issues, and working directly with customer representatives. Maintaining accurate project and process documentation is essential.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
- Hands-on experience with injection molding manufacturing and process engineering.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and process controls.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and identify root causes.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Operations, and customers.
- Strong commitment to manufacturing safety and standardized work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with plastic injection molding processes.
- Experience with mold and tooling modifications.
- Experience with automation and auxiliary equipment.
- Experience with SMED, Lean, process optimization, and scrap reduction.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacturability.
- Experience working directly with customers or customer engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced technical support for injection molding operations, including machine capability, mold capability, material processing, process control, and auxiliary equipment.
- Serve as an advanced troubleshooter for machine, tooling, process, material, and other production-related issues.
- Identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to improve manufacturing performance.
- Optimize cycle times, processes, equipment utilization, and overall production efficiency.
- Validate manufacturing processes to meet customer and internal requirements.
- Coordinate tooling and auxiliary equipment modifications to improve molding processes and/or meet customer specifications.
- Identify, recommend, and execute continuous improvement projects aligned with company objectives.
- Lead or support initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, preventive action / Red Tag reduction, direct labor reduction, SMED and capacity improvement, and workflow and productivity improvements.
- Develop and improve work-cell layouts using ergonomics, Lean manufacturing principles, and process-flow analysis.
- Quantify the financial and operational impact of improvement projects, including customer-driven initiatives.
- Represent Manufacturing on New Product Introduction (NPI) and product development teams.
- Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) expertise to ensure new products can be efficiently and consistently manufactured.
- Partner with Engineering during new project development and assist with the transition of new equipment and processes from Engineering to Operations.
- Assist with the installation, startup, setup, and operation of new equipment and automation.
- Train and support operations personnel on new equipment, automation, processes, and work-cell requirements.
- Provide manufacturing, process, machine, and material expertise when investigating customer complaints.
- Develop and implement preventive actions to address manufacturing-related quality issues.
- Work directly with customer representatives when needed to understand requirements and the voice of the customer.
- Maintain accurate project and process documentation in accordance with company specifications and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
