Process Engineer

Seaway Plastics • Vadnais Heights, MN

112d

About The Position

The Process Engineer ensures high-quality and efficient production by developing and improving injection molding processes, supporting equipment setup and troubleshooting, and working with teams to meet safety, quality, and production goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Valid identification and the ability to legally work in the United States.
• 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 6 years of molding process in the plastic industry.
• Basic computer experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and email software, preferably in Microsoft Suite.
• Thorough knowledge of plastic resins, mold set-up and functions of an injection molding press is required; processing on injection molding machines; statistical process controls is preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to write clearly and legibly reports and correspondence.
• Technical mathematical computations (example: add, subtract, and divide in all unit of measure, using whole numbers and decimals, and statistical inference).
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability and willingness to problem solve.
• Maintain a positive attitude and readily adapt to changes necessary to support the business.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust process utilizing scientific molding techniques, such as gate freeze analysis, short shot analysis, etc. as defined in the approved protocol.
• Utilize and develop DOE to meet process goals.
• Document findings of sample and submit report to Process Lead, Tooling Engineer, and Program Manager.
• Supply engineering file with the following information: DOE, process sheet, water diagram.
• Collaborate with quality group to verify product criteria.
• Support production through starting up machines and problem-solving processes.
• Share ideas on how the team or process can be improved.
• Locates, safely transports, and stores the injection mold in accordance with established guidelines and procedure.
• Installs and removes injection molds from assigned presses.
• Set-up and prepare auxiliary/ secondary support equipment as required at the press.
• Follows proper set-up/cycle sheets.
• Documents process control for samples presses.
• Verify documents are correctly filled out prior to set-up sign-off.
• Takes shots of parts and visually checks them for defects, logging information into paperwork.
• Operates forklifts and overhead cranes while conducting mold set-up when needed.
• Maintains and promotes a safe and clean working environment.
• Keep clean and organized throughout the shift, not just at the end of the shift.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees