Process Engineer Vacuum Forming

Rough Country Suspension Systems - Dyersburg, TN

Full-time

Dyersburg, TN

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

RC is seeking an experienced Thermo forming Process Engineer to join our growing team. This is a hands-on position with a wide array of responsibilities ranging from training operators to writing SOP's, sourcing and developing tooling, selecting equipment to be purchased, and managing production.

Responsibilities

• Developing SOP's for the safe and efficient production of thermo formed parts.
• Training personnel on the proper techniques to set up thermo form machines, process parts, confirm quality, and maintain machinery and tooling.
• Setting-up of 1st article runs and documenting steps and specs required to effectively run given part.
• Assuring appropriate inventory of consumables are in house.
• Continuously monitoring process conditions to ensure efficiency is maintained and quality standards are sustained.
• Developing KPI's based on the control of processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Lead the development and prototyping process so that prototypes are produced in a timely manner.
• Create preventive maintenance plans to ensure scheduled uptime of 85%.
• Initiate mold development processes in house and help grow internal expertise.
• Start first shift of vacuum forming production within 90 days and grow to 3-shift operations by December 2021.
• Evaluate products for opportunities to improve the quality of the part and/or the processing of the part (efficiency, safety, etc.), and work to implement said improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience as it pertains to thermo forming.
• Experience forming ABS, HDPE, and TPO materials.
• Heavy gauge sheet forming.
• Deep draw part forming.
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation