Process Engineer

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Industry Segment: Plastics

This is an Operations Engineering support position providing process development, process improvement, tool verification, tool validation,  material sampling,  and development  functions  at a high level as guided by the Tooling Engineers and as directed by the Project Manager. Work is to be performed with a high degree of independence that is subject to the review of the Project Manager.

Location: Westmoreland County, PA

Responsibilities:

1. 1. Must have a high level of knowledge and complete functional understanding of injection molding, process control, machine capability, material processing, auxiliary equipment, process troubleshooting, and tool functionality.
   2. Schedules, coordinates, and performs all mold samplings for the Validation Group as it relates to initial tool samplings, DOE runs, confirmations runs, and other qualification activities as needed.
   3. Communicates with Process Engineers and Project Lead on a daily basis with regards to sampling schedules and dates.
   4. Coordinates sampling dates and press availability, along with communicating project priorities, with appropriate business unit production scheduling personnel.
   5. Responsible for managing and updating a daily list of sampling dates, priorities, activities, and press availability with the goal of sending a consistent and accurate message to new product project scheduling functions.
   6. Serves as primary troubleshooter when machine, tool, or process problems that develop during NPD new project qualification and confirmation runs.
   7. Responsible for developing and documentation process parameters used during NPD tool qualification or confirmation runs.
   8. Travel to initial tool samplings at selected tooling suppliers in an effort to determine tool functionality and capability.
   9. Travels to and supports tool samplings at company facilities as directed by the Project Manager.
   10. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring all shop safety rules are being followed and all housekeeping standards are met.
   11. Will complete sampling related reports and documentation in a timely manner such as process parameters, machine setups, process data, tool schematics, hot runner setups, and sampling This information will be in a format that can easily translate for incorporation into each project’s respective job packet.
   12. Responsible for the accuracy of all data generated during the sampling process, and that the correct paperwork is forwarded to the correct individuals.
   13. Responsible for the use of EPOS or other process related software when necessary for the collection of data during DOE samplings and confirmation runs.
   14. Assist Operations, as directed by the Project Manager, in process setups and troubleshooting during early production and PQ runs.

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing Safety
• College Degree or 5 years Injection Molding Experience
• GD&T
• Standard Method of Work

Travel Required: As Needed

Relocation Allowance: Yes

Benefits:

• Retirement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

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