Process Engineer - Intern
About The Position
Position Summary: Responsible for assisting in tasks and duties as directed by the Plastics Engineer. Provides support for critical projects. Develops technical knowledge and leadership skills for future career. Will work on the production floor with injection molding machinery and be responsible for assisting with the sample of new molds, the optimization and documentation of a recommended process, and be an integral member of the Project Team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works with process engineer to develop processes for new tools. Processes will be developed using Scientific Molding Theory. Other analytical tools such as DOE’s, Shear Rate Calculations, Cooling Circuit Flow Information, MOLDFLOW Results, etc. to be utilized where applicable. Works with support department to ensure tools, machines and processes are optimized. Maintain process documentation and paperwork to support improvements and efficiency. Performs process audits to ensure processes are running to documented and qualified parameters. Works with setup technician to perform changeover of tool and end of arm tooling. Use statistical analysis to identify root cause and troubleshooting of daily machine, tool, automation, and production issues. Adheres to the Quality Policy and Core Values of the organization. All other duties as assigned. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work, duties and responsibilities expected of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. The job description may be changed if needed as determined by the Company.
Requirements
- Must have technical background on Scientific Molding/decoupled molding, and experience in the development of robust processes for the manufacturing floor.
- Needs to demonstrate a scientific approach to process development and troubleshooting of both new and existing molds.
- Needs to be self-motivated.
- Highly organized and methodical/standardized in approaching challenges with new tools.
- Specific knowledge of each machinery brand is not required, but the ability to feel comfortable and to learn molding machine operations, robotic applications, and high-speed assembly equipment.
- Troubleshooting skills to determine real root cause of problems.
- Ability to communicate technically.
- High attention to detail to create accurate processing documentation is required.
- Associate’s degree in Plastics Engineering (Intention of Bachelor’s in Plastics Engineering Preferred).
- Completion of first-year internship in injection molding or related field.
Responsibilities
- Works with process engineer to develop processes for new tools.
- Processes will be developed using Scientific Molding Theory.
- Works with support department to ensure tools, machines and processes are optimized.
- Maintain process documentation and paperwork to support improvements and efficiency.
- Performs process audits to ensure processes are running to documented and qualified parameters.
- Works with setup technician to perform changeover of tool and end of arm tooling.
- Use statistical analysis to identify root cause and troubleshooting of daily machine, tool, automation, and production issues.
- Adheres to the Quality Policy and Core Values of the organization.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
