Injection Molding Process Engineer
650 Highway 74 South, United States | Peachtree City | Full-time
Job Description
As an Injection Molding Process Engineer, you are responsible for the process development and qualification of our mold assets following Gerresheimer’s SOP and procedures.
- Execution of initial functional testing of injection molds
- Development of injection molding processes with help of scientific techniques
- Preparation, execution and analysis of experimental designs (DoE)
- Accurate documentation of the complete processing phase
- Execution of final qualification runs in production environment (clean room)
- Participation in mold testing at external vendors
- Establish process conditions through decoupled molding for new products.
- Troubleshoot molding processes and material or equipment issues.
- Evaluate tooling for areas of concern, areas of improvement for quality and efficiency, and recommend improvements to optimize molding, setup, and overall manufacturing.
- Collect and analyze data on individual processes to identify and improve process capability.
- Document and maintain mold process sheets for accuracy.
- Support process technicians through training in scientific molding practices.
- Leadership role in continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
- Use Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other techniques to analyze process data to determine capabilities as well as improvements.
- Program robots and peripheral equipment.
- Install and removal of molds (incl. water connections)
- Additional items as needed to ensure smooth operation of the plant.
Qualifications
- High School / College Diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding.
- A working knowledge and experience with injection molding and ancillary equipment
- A working knowledge of a wide range of thermoplastic materials and their properties
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Experience working with different kind of resins
- Deep understanding of injection molding process and technology
- Experience with scientific molding approach
- Experience in problem solving and trouble shooting of processes
- Master Molder I / II qualification
- Experience working in a hands-on environment with constant interaction with mold technicians, quality engineers and metrologists
- MS Office experience
- Experience with statistical software MiniTab preferable
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits
Food & drinks
We have a self -serve break area with drinks, snacks & light finger food for purchase.
Learning & development
According to the job and position, we make sure our employees get regular trainings and coaching to unleash their possibilities. We offer education reimbursement.
Healthcare & pension
Your health and well-being is important to us. We offer the following benefits: 401 K Match up to 4.5%, Medical/ RX/ Dental/ Vision, Life LTD & STD, Optional Accidental / Critical Care and Illness & Hospitalization, Optional Spouse & Child
Working environment
Creating a great place to work is essential for us, so we live up to our values teamwork, responsibility, integrity, bold innovation and excellence (TRIBE).
Wellness & other incentives
Referral program, Gym incentive, Pacer step challenge
Hinweis: Benefits können je nach Position variieren.