Process Engineer

$64,000 - $99,000/Yr

Randstad - Cowpens, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Cowpens, SC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Recruiting Solutions is seeking a Process Engineer for a privately held family-owned company in the Cowpens, SC area. This is a direct-hire position with competitive pay and benefits. The role is focused on establishing and implementing Best in Class processes for all injection lines, ensuring consistent quality at the most efficient cycle time without interruptions. The Process Engineer will work closely with the quality group to ensure that all processes yield dimensional results that meet or exceed customer requirements. Additionally, the engineer will assist with the start-up of new equipment by developing process parameters and implementing operator training plans. The Process Engineer will monitor and correct issues identified in critical process parameters on the injection machines, vision systems, color feeders, color blenders, and secondary systems, which includes conducting scheduled process and equipment audits. A key responsibility will be to lead advanced process analysis, identifying process improvements that result in cost savings, improved part quality, and enhancement of related KPIs. Mentoring, training, and developing process technicians and injection operators will also be a significant part of the role. The engineer will liaise with outside suppliers, machine manufacturers, and Bericap management, executing sample requests and process-related activities focused on identifying root causes. They will lead new material and color validation and participate in mold and product design/drawing/process reviews when required. The Process Engineer will play a key role in the PFMEA process and will be responsible for developing procedures and best practices for the processing engineering department. Evaluating new and existing equipment will aid in assessing needs for a long-term machinery strategy. Support for process technicians and injection operators will be provided during normal shift hours, overnight hours, and on weekends, including conducting injection molding trials.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement Best in Class processes for all injection lines, achieving consistent quality at the most efficient cycle time with no interruptions
• Work closely with the quality group to ensure all processes yield dimensional results that meet or exceed customer requirements
• Assist with the start-up of new equipment: developing process parameters and implement operator training plans
• Monitor and correct issues identified in critical process parameters on the injection machines, vision systems, color feeders, color blenders and secondary systems to include scheduled process and equipment audits
• Lead role in advanced process analysis: identifying process improvements that result in cost savings, improved part quality and improvement of related KPI's
• Key in mentoring, training and developing process technicians and injection operators
• Liaise with outside suppliers, machine manufacturers and Bericap management
• Execute sample requests issued and process related activities focused on identifying root cause
• Lead new material and color validation
• Participate in mold and product design/drawing/process reviews when required
• Key role in the PFMEA process when required
• Develop procedures and best practices for the processing engineering department
• Evaluate new and existing equipment to aid in the assessment of needs for long-term machinery strategy
• Support process technicians and injection operators during normal shift hours, overnight hours and on the weekends
• Support and conduct injection molding trials; including, but not limited to scheduling, coordinating and conducting molding trial

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience with processing injection mold machines and secondary equipment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Engineering degree or technical certification preferred
• Formal plastic certification preferred
• Ability to present technical data to all levels of the organization and produce results when facing deadlines or commitments is required
• Demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills required to understand best manufacturing practices and recommend proper improvement opportunities
• Advanced injection molding knowledge related to troubleshooting and resin behavior
• Advanced problem-solving skills focused on root cause analysis and lessons learned
• Working knowledge of basic hydraulic/electric/pneumatic/vision systems
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Familiar with various injection molding machine manufacturers and downstream processes
• Ability to set up new tooling with a robust process using scientific molding principles

Nice-to-haves

• Thin wall, high cavitation preferred
• Process design and mold qualifications preferred
• ISO or similar quality system and SQF or similar food safety system

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k