Process Engineer

Process Engineer

- Record machines efficiency during the shift, correct any off-cycle condition

- Use SPC to monitor injection molding process and part quality.

- Monitor process stability and process change documentation.

- Using SMED, coordinate with support departments and QA any mold change start-up

- Update set-up sheets at every machine after every mold change/start-up

- Develop start-up and color change procedures to minimize down time and scrap

- Conduct MAP (mold approval process) on new and existing molds

- Design and implement systems to collect and analyze KPI data.

- Lead continuous improvement efforts.

- Participate in TPM activities.

- Assist in driving standardized best-practices throughout the plant.

- Support/train molding technicians to troubleshoot part quality issue

- Respond to Quality Alert Notifications with the root cause and corrective action.

- Issue work orders and coordinate with molding tech and support departments any

intervention for diagnostic, as well as on time completion and machine start-up.

- Coordinate with tool room any tool repairs/changes to maintain part quality & cycle time

- Initiate, recommend or provide solutions to correct/improve molding machines and

molds to avoid production of non-conforming parts and verify the implementation

of solutions.

- Own the process at every machine, first point of contact for support before maintenance is called

- Conduct shift change meetings with the incoming shift to communicate any process

changes or any abnormal conditions on the production machines.

- Follow-up on the shift report for proper communication from all shifts regarding

process modifications

- Review accuracy of Operations time sheet and input production data into ERP system.

Skills and Experience

- Good Excel and computer skills.

- Analytical approach to problem solving.

- Knowledge of TPM and Maintenance Planning programs.

- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies like 5S. Lean, Six Sigma etc.

- Minimum 5 years experience in injection molding process set-up and troubleshooting

- Ability to manage and coach production personnel

Education

Bachelor Degree in materials science/mechanical engineering or other technical discipline, or five years or more of experience.