Injection Molding Process Engineer

Chattanooga, TN
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Injection Molding Process Engineer

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United States, Chattanooga, Tennessee

  1. Job skills Engineering and Project Management

  2. Type Permanent

Job id 164274

Salary $ 100000 - $ 105000

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Lauren Sayers

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Job Title: Injection Molding Process Engineer

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Salary Range: $90-105k

Shift: 2nd, 2pm-11pm with OT as needed

Department: injection molding

Industry: automotive manufacturing

Reports to: Injection Department Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Drives data driven control of injection molding processes, implementing measurable process data and KPIs

  • Ensures processes and environment are stable and optimizes delivering predictable results

  • Participates in new product/process tool validation and process development launches

  • Implements molding standards, controls and optimizes process parameters, and exchanges best practices within molding networks

  • Stabilizes and optimizes molding area performance (material consumption and scrap reduction)

  • Reduces mold change times and deploys “single minute exchange of die” (SMED) methodology

  • Tests and validates technical solutions, analyzes process failures, supports new projects launches

  • Participates in continuous improvement activities and productivity covering all process areas: cycle times, scrap, downtime, machine/tool and energy

  • Owns the technical integrity of injection molding areas including database documentation and support

  • Designs and justifies new improvements and equipment to reduce downtime and increase productivity

  • Communicates effectively with the team to make sure that they are working toward the same business goals; trains and coaches injection technicians and operators

  • Supports injection process FMEA documentation and makes sure that standardized work practices are being used

  • Drives the Injection Technician team and mold setters to deliver best in class processes and standards

  • Ensures quality standards are maintained by the Injection Technician team.

  • May program robots or lead injection robot programmers

  • Put in place effective visual management

Qualifications/Knowledge

  • Engineering Degree preferred or good combination of education plus industry experience (Chemical Engineering/Plastics Technology Engineering education would be a plus)

  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of high tonnage injection processes and systems in the automotive industry

  • 4-7 years of experience in the automotive industry with production or engineering of large production equipment management, injection molded plastic parts

  • Proven background in problem-solving as well as deployment of industrial standards and best practices, ability to apply lean methods to products, processes and flows

  • Previous experience in robot programming would be a plus

  • Mastery of the English language and strong computer skills

  • Ability to interface with both internal and external customers as needed

**Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time

**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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