Process Engineer I

SPECTRUM PLASTICS GROUP•Minneapolis, MN

35d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Develop repeatable new manufacturing processes and improve existing processes to produce quality parts on time and in accordance with customer requirements. The role focuses on meeting production requirements safely and cost-effectively, troubleshooting manufacturing issues to improve quality and productivity, and preparing production personnel to implement development projects as production-ready processes. The position also promotes a culture of safety and provides engineering support for sampling, rework, repair, tooling, and process-improvement projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of thermoplastic materials.
Understanding of the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control functions of an injection molding machine.
Knowledge of proper mold design and construction and their effects on processing and finished-part properties.
Knowledge of secondary operations such as sonic welding, painting, solvent bonding, plating, and machining.

Responsibilities

Develop and improve manufacturing processes so production requirements are met on time, safely, and cost-effectively.
Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and correct issues to improve output quality and productivity.
Communicate and expedite tool or process corrections, ensuring corrective actions are implemented accurately and efficiently.
Provide training and documented instructions to production personnel to transition development projects into production-ready processes.
Identify required tooling modifications and ensure they are properly defined and executed.
Analyze tooling and processing problems during sampling of new tools.
Complete cycle sheets for each sampling.
Sample molds and develop capable processes using scientific molding procedures.
Route and expedite piece parts from mold sampling through secondary-operation procedures.
Modify manufacturing procedures and routing as necessary.
Work with production personnel to improve existing processes.
Serve as a member of the Material Review Board.
Assess the need for Design of Experiments, and define and perform them.
Review new mold drawings and provide input on feasibility.
Quote, develop, and maintain sampling, rework, or repair projects requiring engineering support.
Actively promote and drive a culture of safety.