Process Engineer (Injection Molding)

EssilorLuxottica • Lake Forest, CA

288d • $97,909 - $127,604

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for the qualification and production process approval of new injection molds. The Engineer develops set-up procedures and documentation for Production Mold Technicians that ensure all quality, efficiency, and safety requirements are achieved. Fosters excellent molding practices and assists in training set-up personnel. The Engineer is hands-on and performs sample activities daily. Investigates, establishes, and implements requirements for equipment, tooling, materials, and methods of manufacturing from initial sampling through mass production.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering Degree
• RJG Master Molder - I and II certification
• 5+ years of experience performing mold set-ups and mold changes within an injection molding facility
• Experience working with injection molding machines, operations, setup, and processing of molds and auxiliary equipment
• Excellent knowledge of engineering thermoplastic resins, processing, and troubleshooting for highly cosmetic surface requirements
• Knowledge of using cavity pressure sensors
• Ability to properly maintain mold records and document process & procedures
• Working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

• MS in associated field of study
• Experience creating and learning from DOE's, preferably in development of molding processes
• Experience working within a global technical group with proven abilities to leverage global and regional strengths
• Lean Six Sigma training
• Familiar with Oakley brand/product

Responsibilities

• Performs new tool qualification using a scientific molding approach.
• Recommends any tooling modifications to allow for a robust molding window which will provide quality parts with optimized cycle times while producing the least amount of scrap.
• Develops and documents processing and set-up procedures.
• Leads and support implementation of Scientific/ Decoupled Molding processes.
• Leads molding improvements to include cycle time efficiencies, scrap reduction, and establishment of optimal processing parameters.
• Assists with general molding troubleshooting, post repair mold sampling, quality issues, and training.
• Project management including DOE's and process capability studies.
• Performs job in a safe manner and strives to meet or exceed company safety goals.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off/vacation
• Various employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree