Process Engineer Technician

On behalf of our growing manufacturing/injection molding client, located in Sterling Heights, MI, we are currently recruiting for an experienced Process Engineer. This position reports directly to the Molding Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the product development process as an advisor, driving technical solutions to support manufacturing injection mold designs and improve standards for part design
• Design concept, Mold Flow, and processing through to the manufacturing process to meet the established quality, production and safety standards
• Ensure the ongoing adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the ISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 Quality System and encouraging continuous improvement
• Responsible for the daily activities with the technical aspects of the molding processes to ensure that a controlled stable process is being run and that overall safety practices are being followed
• Ensure that proper start-up, shut-down, and troubleshooting procedures are being followed.
• Support mold maker with mold tool troubleshooting and perform program troubleshooting to injection mold equipment including robotics and end of arm tooling
• Preform mold preventative maintenance such as visual issues, component wear, clean and lube, etc.
• Ensure all processes are running to baseline and that any changes are properly evaluated and documented with the appropriate change form
• Investigate new technologies and determine their viability to our products (conformal cooling, pulse cooling, cavity pressure sensors, electric servo, valve gate systems, etc.)
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians, operators and other molding personnel
• Assist in the development of injection mold set-up/processing sheets, procedures and instructions for Prototype and Production sampling
• Assure product and process quality by setting process variables; establishing standards; and confirming all sampling processes
• Develop and maintain process documentation
• In-depth knowledge of Scientific Moulding Techniques (Gate Seal Study, Cavity Balance, Rheology Study, etc.) and Decoupled Moulding Techniques
• Experience with analyzing Moldflow results to assure optimum part processing, cooling efficiency and quality. Determine that all Moldflow results are within limits for: Cavity fill pressure and balance
• Part, melt and tool steel temperatures
• Shear rate and shear stresses
• Sink marks and weld/meld lines
• Cycle time
• Warp and deflections
• Ability to transfer moulding processes to different machines using engineering calculations to determine the machines suitability for production of the product
• Extensive experience troubleshooting moulding processes, machines and auxiliary equipment (dryers, water temperature controllers, hot runner systems, gating and valve gates)
• Supports new product launches utilizing APQP process, including support for new capital requests
• Ability to assist in the quoting process for new parts such as cycle time estimation and determine suitability of existing equipment
• Provides technical support to plant quality with participation and engineering analysis of quality rejections for existing product
• Support continuous improvement by providing technical support to plant manufacturing by participating in lean and cost savings projects
• Providing longer term processing solutions that will reduce costs by way of improved scrap rates and optimized efficiency
• Understands and performs daily job duties in a manner which supports the plant's goals and quality objectives
• Promotes an atmosphere conscious of environmental, safety and health practices, ensuring compliance with all quality and safety protocols
• Provide support in a supervisor role at times to process technicians, operators and other molding personnel
• Travel to customers or other facilities as needed
• ISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 duties as required

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Secondary School Diploma
• Applicable Post-secondary Education or Technical Diploma in a related field is an asset
• Minimum of 5 years in a hands-on technical role in Injection Mold environment
• Experience in a leadership role (Supervisor or Management) preferred
• Experience with injection mold equipment and tooling
• Automotive experience is an asset
• Paulson Training
• Mechanically inclined
• Effective communication skills, verbal, and written
• Computer skills
• Understanding of injection mold processing using a wide variety of commodity and engineering grade plastics
• Ability to evaluate molding and tooling problems for best solutions
• Ability to manage complex assignment priorities

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates