Process Engineer - Pittsfield

Spectrum Plastics Group•Brokenstraw Township, PA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all aspects of injection molding process development for new, incoming, and existing tools. Coordinate all activities required to ensure a successful start-up to new processes, uninterrupted production and maintaining overall company scrap rate goals. This role involves sampling of new, modified or customer supplied tools, coordinating sample orders, and providing efficient mold sampling and data collection. The Process Engineer will coordinate with production, engineering, toolroom, quality, and maintenance to ensure all aspects of new production runs are complete prior to actual production. Key activities include process development, process capability, IQ OQ PQ validations, design of experiments, SPC, machine technology, and capability studies. The role also involves using SIM tools (RJG eDart based) and other advanced platforms to develop robust processing windows, developing and executing protocols and reports for validation, participating in program reviews, and recommending efficient mold design. The engineer will identify and document tooling/process shortcomings, recommend changes, facilitate discussions with in-house personnel, evaluate equipment, and act as a liaison between departments. Continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshooting production jobs, assisting with start-ups and changeovers, and developing/refining preventative maintenance plans are also part of the role. The position requires commitment to continuous improvement and developing molding technology at Apex Resource Technologies, contributing to team efforts, and performing duties in accordance with ISO 13485/9001 standards.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
5-7 years of injection molding processing experience required
Master Molder Training required
Has been trained on the fundamentals of Scientific Molding which includes gate freeze, viscosity curve, short shot studies, pressure drops and performing DOE’s.
Has the general understanding and knowledge of pressure transducers, de-coupled molding and the interactions with injection molding machines.
Has the capabilities and knowledge to set-up and document Process alarm settings.
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
Must have good vision
Must have manual dexterity
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
Repetitive motions are required
Must be able to move 1100 lb. gaylords with a pallet jack
Requires frequent bending, squatting, and twisting motions
Must be able to climb stepladders
Must be able to climb up and down stairs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of injection molding process development for new, incoming, and existing tools.
Coordinate all activities required to ensure a successful start-up to new processes, uninterrupted production and maintaining overall company scrap rate goals.
Sampling of new, modified or customer supplied tools.
Coordinate Sample Orders and provide efficient mold sampling and data collection.
Coordinate with production, engineering, toolroom, quality, and maintenance to ensure all aspects of new production runs are complete prior to actual production.
Process development, process capability, IQ OQ PQ validations and design of experiments, SPC, machine technology, and capability studies.
Use of SIM tools (RJG eDart based) and other advanced platforms to develop robust processing windows on new and current tool and process capability studies, evaluations and recommendations.
Develop and execute protocols and reports as required to support validation activities.
Including SIM tool documentation, process analysis and reporting of data in clear format to be used in Validation Reports.
Participate in Program (Design) Reviews.
Recommend efficient mold design for optimum functionality and processing capability and quality.
Identify all necessary requirements for production and processing.
Identify and document tooling / process shortcomings and recommend needed changes and/or improvements.
To facilitate the discussion and review of problems with in-house tool personnel / process development teams and to assist in a documented plan with each customer / tool.
Evaluate equipment and recommend improvement or replacement.
Act as liaison between Production, Engineering, Quality and sales on all process / tool related issues.
Perform design of experiments to improve process and part quality.
Identify and schedule repairs on any equipment critical to controlling the molding process.
Troubleshoot any equipment suspected of malfunction and tag them (limited use or do not use).
Develop a plan of attack with manufacturing / production to schedule, troubleshoot and accomplish all applicable repairs.
Coordinate with the Maintenance Department to formulate maintenance schedules on equipment.
Troubleshoot production jobs for continuous improvement opportunities (cycle time, scrap reduction, documentation clarity, etc.) as required.
Assist with start-ups and changeovers when required.
Assist in the development of a preventative maintenance plan and refine plan on an ongoing basis for new tools or equipment.
Commit to continuous improvement and develop molding technology at Apex Resource Technologies.
Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed and is committed to continuous improvement in all job functions.
Support cross functional teams and departments as required.
Perform job duties in accordance to ISO 13485/9001 including ISO audits.
Travel may be required to support company initiatives.