Process Engineer

PLASTPRO 2000 INC•Ashtabula, OH

22d•Onsite

About The Position

A Manufacturing Molding Process Engineer develops workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within a company's manufacturing environment. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Evaluates manufacturing processes, applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is typically required.
Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills are essential.
Proficiency with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, MATLAB) and design software (e.g., AutoCAD) is often required.
Possess intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong language skills are crucial for a Process Engineer to communicate complex technical information effectively to various audiences, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate across teams and cultures.
Proficiency in technical writing, clear oral communication, and a strong grasp of industry-specific vocabulary and safety language are essential for success in this role.
A strong foundation in mathematics is essential for process engineers, enabling them to model systems, optimize processes, and solve engineering problems.
Skills in calculus, algebra, statistics, differential equations, and optimization techniques are central to effectively performing their roles and improving process efficiency, safety, and quality.
Ability to understand the financial impact of decisions and to make decisions consistent with the goals of plant performance.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to sit.
Occasionally required to stand and walk.
Use caution when lifting or handling objects or equipment.
Stay within the recommended weight limit of 50 pounds, and get help if material is over 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Some employers may prefer candidates with a master's degree in a relevant field, particularly for more advanced roles or positions in research and development (R&D).
Certifications such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Project Management Professional (PMP) can be advantageous for career advancement.
Internet/Intranet experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and organize set-up sheets for individual products to each SMC formulation.
Maintain and organize set-up mold shim packages for individual products with any relative press requirements.
Review and track COA’s for all SMC received.
Work with material vendors to resolve all out of specification conditions.
Collaborate with SMC suppliers to conduct and execute mold and material trials, evaluate and document results.
Collaborate with the mold department and observe production of various molds and/or materials that data shows a need for improvement.
Generate and track action items for Mold Maintenance, Maintenance, Material Suppliers, or Mold Shop work to achieve improvements.
Hold a monthly meeting with R & D Manager, Supervisory and Technical molding personnel to review production performance, tested results, scrap, mold work requirements, and any data pertinent to achieving scrap and production improvements.
Review and determine improvement opportunities for molds, materials, or process to improve scrap, production output, and quality.
Perform weekly testing on various molded SMC products, measuring length, width, color, hardness and surface energy.
Maintain data file, evaluate results, report tested results and initiated improvement actions with suppliers weekly.
Measure flash, document and evaluate mold work requirements.
Evaluate Door Skin surface condition, Flash measurements, and any tool conditions based on cycle count for Mold Maintenance.
Determine work requirement and communicate with vendor for quotation purposes.
Review, input and initiate mold work requirements in Salesforce.
Update and maintain Plant input requirements for mold communication.
Work with various Mold Shop vendors as required for all mold work requirements and quotations.
Submit, document and track purchase requests and purchase orders.
Send out a weekly status with dates.