Process Engineer - Injection Molding - Military Veterans
at Kelly
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Plastics Process Engineer to join our dynamic team at a leading provider of innovative medical device components and assemblies. This is an exciting hands-on opportunity to partner with site management and collaborate with manufacturing and project teams to oversee the implementation of new processes. The ideal candidate will be highly talented, results-oriented, and focused on production launches and variation reduction initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Process and Technical Support:
- Demonstrate process engineering expertise in various molding techniques, including injection, compression/transfer molding, thermoplastic, liquid silicone rubber, and high consistency rubber.
- Ensure that new products meet production readiness requirements with upfront input on Tooling, Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) or other as needed.
- Demonstrate process engineering expertise in various molding techniques, including injection, compression/transfer molding, thermoplastic, liquid silicone rubber, and high consistency rubber.
Process Development:
- Develop and implement scientific molding principles to control processes based on key parameters.
- Perform initial setups for new and supplied molds, converting best practices into documented instructions with visual aids for proper plumbing, tool function, and other considerations.
- Document process optimizations and qualifications, communicating qualified process ranges using the Universal Process Sheet (UPS) and process monitoring tools.
- Develop and implement scientific molding principles to control processes based on key parameters.
Training and Documentation:
- Develop training materials and train process and setup technicians.
- Define, document, and train operators in standard work methods.
- Employ problem-solving and continual improvement techniques to enhance process efficacy.
- Develop training materials and train process and setup technicians.
Process Improvement:
- Evaluate and improve existing production jobs, achieving productivity gains in material, labor, and overhead on non-capable processes.
- Identify waste and cost reduction opportunities, championing projects to completion, including improvements in production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
- Evaluate and improve existing production jobs, achieving productivity gains in material, labor, and overhead on non-capable processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Interface with production, tool room, engineering, and quality assurance teams to identify and resolve root causes of problems and meet plant objectives.
- Provide tooling assessments to solve ongoing concerns, increase tool life, and reduce downtime due to tooling-related issues.
- Support production by solving processing issues and performing setups as necessary to meet customer orders.
- Interface with production, tool room, engineering, and quality assurance teams to identify and resolve root causes of problems and meet plant objectives.
General Responsibilities:
- Follow necessary operating procedures and instructions.
- Maintain an understanding of ERP systems, databases, and bill-of-manufacture to ensure accurate and current information is available to all employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work closely with production supervisors to coordinate setup processing priorities.
- Follow necessary operating procedures and instructions.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Technical education in Plastics Engineering, Engineering, or Polymer Science.
- Technical education in Plastics Engineering, Engineering, or Polymer Science.
Experience:
- Experience applying a scientific approach to molding, with a strong background in various molding techniques.
- Proven ability to set up and optimize molds, develop and document processes, and improve production efficiency.
- Experience applying a scientific approach to molding, with a strong background in various molding techniques.
Skills:
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication and training skills to effectively convey technical information.
- Capable of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to continual improvement.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, PTO, and holiday pay.
- Opportunity for career growth and development within a family-owned company with a rich history of innovation in the medical device industry.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions make a significant impact.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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