Sr Molding Process Engineer

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Job Summary

Support the process engineering / operations group by evaluating and implementing new equipment through validations and involvement in process improvement projects. Carry out special analytical investigations to generate critical technical information, making decisions concerning product improvement and overall quality. Implement, interpret, correlate, and communicate statistical studies performed on manufacturing processes. Through understanding of tooling / process interactions and development of process, provide all pertinent validations of both tooling and process. Interacts with Engineering / Customers on new projects or issues pertaining to the facility's processes. Write detailed technical reports on analytical data; provides periodic updates pertaining to assigned projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the installation and validation of new equipment / process development through SAT / IQ / OQ / PQ
• Develop / write technical reports, protocols, change controls, issue reviews as required to defend or support decisions concerning material acceptability.
• Interacts with all departments pertaining to implementation of statistically established studies either for process improvements or establishment thereof.
• Ensure quality of all materials used in the process by developing and implementing effective reliable testing techniques.
• Ensure continued reliability of testing techniques by maintaining current knowledge of all technical and analytical information.
• Write technical reports as required to defend or support decisions concerning material acceptability.
• Establish and implement reliable procedures to ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices.
• Provide project leadership for materials / process related projects by coordinating the efforts of the various departmental disciplines for successful completion according to plan and budget.
• Support the efforts of production in materials related areas as a technical advisor.
• Reviews data using Minitab, for investigation of problems.
• Take appropriate action to ensure compliance with all safety, health and hazardous communication standards.
• Ensures that established policies, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Work Experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

10% : Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs / 9kg of force frequently, and / or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

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