Process Engineer

Nemera International Co. Ltd. • Buffalo Grove, IL

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About The Position

The Process Engineer at Nemera is responsible for developing and optimizing plastic injection molding processes for high-volume production of drug delivery devices. This role involves applying scientific engineering principles to create robust molding processes, conducting experiments to troubleshoot issues, and collaborating with production teams to ensure successful product ramp-up. The engineer will also document processes, track performance metrics, and implement continuous improvement practices to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years of experience in job offered or related occupation.

Responsibilities

• Work in high-volume, high cavitation plastic injection molding.
• Develop a robust and repeatable decoupled 2, decoupled 2.5 molding process window based on scientific process engineering principles.
• Create, execute and analyze full factorial and partial factorial Designs of Experiments to identify root cause problems with an injection mold and or process.
• Utilize statistical analysis to determine process capability for new and existing medical molds.
• Support the production team ramp-up phase for new molded products and train appropriate production personnel as required.
• Perform root cause analysis strategies and corrective action implementation.
• Create Process Information Books documenting the sampling activities, validation activities, mold setup, mold removal, instructions for auxiliary equipment, troubleshooting guide and the validated process for an injection mold(s).
• Track process performance metrics and manage ramp-up action plan to achieve operational performance targets.
• Manage multiple programs with continuous collaboration with the project teams.
• Investigate and benchmark new tooling, peripherals, and molding technologies.
• Contribute to the development of specifications for the procurement of new injection molding machines and auxiliaries.
• Implement safety, productivity, and improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Provide continuous development of manufacturing techniques that will improve in-house productivity capabilities.
• Use lean and continuous improvement practices.

Benefits

• Referral Program for employee recommendations.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

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