Senior Process Engingeer

Georg Fischer•Little Rock, AR

23h

About The Position

GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions, a division of GF, is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and global collaboration — you’ll feel right at home with us. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provides professional guidance and support for the injection molding production network. Implements best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all injection molding sites. Supports sites in process optimization and control, such as cost reduction, quality improvement, etc. Develops and drives professional training in Injection Molding. Supports standardized injection molding processes. Fosters collaboration, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation across the organization's injection molding operations to enhance operational performance and competitive advantage. Provides technical support in procurement of injection molding machines (specification, acceptance test, ramp up) Supports sites in mold concept design, shrinkage and mold qualification. Explores Injection Molding technology trends relevant for GF. Performs feasibility test for new technologies and processes. Keeps innovative technology in injection molding of equipment, processes and automation. Trains / mentors Manufacturing/Process Engineers, Process Specialists and Manufacturing Maintenance Technicians. Works closely with manufacturing groups to maintain a seamless transition of new molds and new equipment to production. Maintains a safe work environment adhering to all safety regulations Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills with all levels within the organization.
Proficient in Microsoft software package.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, NX and/or SolidWorks, Moldflow.
High-energy individual who is goal-oriented and results-driven.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Proven self-starter: takes the initiative to identify and drive change.
Ability to plan time, manage deadlines, and multi-task.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to use measurement equipment to include calipers, micrometers, etc.
Knowledge of processing materials through various types (makes) of extrusion and injection molding machines
Understanding of Tool Design & methods for mass production capabilities.
Strong technical report writing skills
Strong and analytical skills.
Understanding behavior of different types of plastics – Vinyl plastics (PVC, CPVC) and Polyolefins a plus.
Comprehensive Knowledge of Mold Design.
Ability to travel 50% or more.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Plastics/Polymer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in Injection Molding Process Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Experience with semi-crystalline and amorphous plastics and ability to process materials through various types (makes) of injection molding and extrusion machines.
Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing plastic processing, including shrinkage management, mold qualification, post-molding operations, auxiliary equipment integration, and product testing.
Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques.

Nice To Haves

Understanding behavior of different types of plastics – Vinyl plastics (PVC, CPVC) and Polyolefins a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides professional guidance and support for the injection molding production network.
Implements best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all injection molding sites.
Supports sites in process optimization and control, such as cost reduction, quality improvement, etc.
Develops and drives professional training in Injection Molding.
Supports standardized injection molding processes.
Fosters collaboration, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation across the organization's injection molding operations to enhance operational performance and competitive advantage.
Provides technical support in procurement of injection molding machines (specification, acceptance test, ramp up)
Supports sites in mold concept design, shrinkage and mold qualification.
Explores Injection Molding technology trends relevant for GF.
Performs feasibility test for new technologies and processes.
Keeps innovative technology in injection molding of equipment, processes and automation.
Trains / mentors Manufacturing/Process Engineers, Process Specialists and Manufacturing Maintenance Technicians.
Works closely with manufacturing groups to maintain a seamless transition of new molds and new equipment to production.
Maintains a safe work environment adhering to all safety regulations
Other duties as assigned.