Process Engineer

Simtec Silicone Parts • Miramar, FL

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About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for setting up and keeping stable production processes with the goal of extending lights-out liquid injection molding, driving continuous improvement in a highly-automated liquid silicone injection molding facility with single and 2-shot machines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Plastics Engineering or other manufacturing-related degree.
• At least 5years experienced in troubleshooting injection molding machines which requires thorough knowledge in electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Possess a detailed and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work with associates at all levels including directors, managers, engineers, machine operators, quality technicians, line supervisors, and maintenance technicians.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with staff, partners, the public and external agencies.
• Knowledge of plastics and LSR processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP applications.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Well organized with excellent administrative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and provide analysis to solve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently with only general direction from leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and provide analysis to solve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently with only general direction from leadership.
• At least 2 years of U.S. based experience.
• Maintain the highest quality work to continuously ensure customer satisfaction

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating industrial equipment associated with LSR injection molding (preferred.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reduce the Production and QA cost (rejects, material, cycle time, labor...)
• Interface with Production, Engineering, Quality, and customers and suppliers to achieve program objectives
• Interface with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Work with the Quality department to identify nonconformities, recommend and implement solutions, and halt processing until corrections are made to prevent further occurrence.
• Develop, recommend, and implement corrective action to improve scrap and efficiencies
• Study job setups on presses and auxiliary equipment, and recommend improvements
• Trouble-shoot current process for potential improvements
• Determine and establish robust parameters for processing of all tools and jobs and meet quality standards at quoted cost
• Plan trials or sequence of trials (scheduling, manpower, materials, and process changes) for equipment changes.
• Perform new tool sampling and/or conduct tool handovers at outside sources
• Coordinate equipment changes and recommend improvements
• Analyze trial and designed experiment results to solve problems and reduce defects
• Issue process standards to Production department and ensure adherence
• Responsible for the development and implementation of Statistical Process Control techniques.
• Make recommendations during new product design to optimize production efficiency.
• Recommend and justify budget recommendations for capital equipment related to the process.
• Assist with cross-training within production and other departments.
• Conduct special projects as assigned, serve on project teams as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees