Process Engineer

Trelleborg Group•Louisville, KY

11d•$98,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for innovation and improvement in injection molding and extrusion operations. This hands-on role collaborates with the team to define and develop safe, effective manufacturing process methods, parameters, and procedures, and troubleshoots process problems using logical engineering and scientific practices. The position operates under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment and supports the company’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values. Other duties may be assigned. The role is based in a manufacturing facility and involves significant time on the production floor. It requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, squatting, twisting, and bending, as well as lifting up to 50 pounds. Work may exceed 40 hours per week, with flexibility to support any shift as needed. Safety glasses and safety shoes are required on the production floor, along with appropriate PPE for work activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Three years of experience in injection molding process engineering.
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems utilizing standard cost.
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments, including Production and Materials Management.
Ability to analyze situations and determine logical, reasonable solutions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with team members and all organizational levels.
Knowledge of scientific process molding development principles and Design of Experiment (DOE) execution.
Knowledge of setting up and the basic function of robots, sprue pickers, end-of-arm tooling, and mold temperature control.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Proven project and time management skills, with strong knowledge of the mold setup process.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of materials and material requirements.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities while achieving desired results.
Demonstrated ability to achieve goals on time.
Ability to perform prolonged sitting, standing, walking, squatting, twisting, and bending, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work more than 40 hours a week and support any shift as needed.
Wear safety glasses and safety shoes on the production floor and appropriate PPE for work activities.

Nice To Haves

Ability to understand and perform setups and mold changes in an injection molding facility is strongly desired.
Experience with thermoplastic extrusion, thermoset materials, and high-modulus materials.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Perform complex research and analysis to determine design feasibility.
Select appropriate and cost-effective manufacturing engineering tools and machines.
Implement statistical process controls for key input and process variables.
Investigate manufacturing costs and identify appropriate design process adjustments and improvements.
Determine equipment requirements and ensure equipment is compatible with the process.
Select new manufacturing processes and potentially introduce new equipment into existing processes.
Provide technical assistance to manufacturing teams implementing new technology.
Follow existing documentation practices and identify opportunities to improve them.
Troubleshoot process problems using engineering and scientific practices.
Support the company’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values.