Plastics Process Engineer

Pexco•Asheboro, NC

71d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the design and manufacture of profile extrusion tooling and the development of custom processes with the objective of improving total quality, material usage, and productivity. The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, QC, Materials, and Sales teams to achieve common team objectives.

Requirements

BS in Engineering
3 - 5 years of plastic manufacturer experience, preferably with plastic extrusion die design and process development, or a combination of education and experience.
Understand different plastic resins and processing.
Proficient usage of AutoCAD and CAD/CAM software.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects with keen attention to detail independently or with supervision.
Above average communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office based software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

Maintains compliance with the Company and plant safety policies and procedures.
Completes all annual training as required.
Designs tooling and develops processes for mono and co-extrusion plastic profiles, tubes, and secondary fabrication individually or with other Process Engineers.
Leads new tooling development process for assigned projects using a hands-on approach to meet customer expectations with quality and on-time delivery of samples.
Partners with other staff members (production, maintenance, and QC) to develop the process for first article sample approval.
Coordinates tooling needs for new products with Die Development, technicians, Production Manager, and others involved in producing first article samples.
Oversees tool making activities in the machine shop and ensures produced tools meet design criteria and company standards for design and workmanship.
Serves as a systems analyst for the machine shop and coordinates the company's contact with outside vendors in this area.
Coordinates tool making activities in the machine shop and works closely with other engineers and the VP of Engineering to establish priorities for the shop to ensure complete tooling delivery to the line.
Works with the Supply Chain Manager to coordinate procurement needs for the machine shop, including steel, other metals, and shop supplies.
Supports other departments and Pexco sites in their tooling needs.
Actively seeks ways to improve process efficiencies through redevelopment in the shortest possible lead time and most effective design.
Troubleshoots process difficulties on a daily basis and supports production.
Works with the Production Manager to coordinate a timely response to the need for rebuilding tooling or handling other special tooling needs that cannot be planned in advance.
Works on continuous improvement projects for efficiencies and scrap reduction.
Plans, develops, and coordinates tool development trials.
Maintains engineering database and documentation as required.
Thinks outside the box.
Performs other accountabilities as assigned.