Process Engineer
Title: Process Engineer (2nd shift)
Industry: Plastics
Location: Lynchburg, VA
DSJ Global is currently partnered with a premier custom injection mold component manufacturer based in Lynchburg, VA who is looking to add a Process Engineer to their 2nd shift team. This position is responsible for establishing processes and troubleshooting for new and inherited molding and will conduct process optimization and monitoring on a continual improvement basis. The Process Engineer will also work collaboratively with Quality Technicians, Quality Leaders, Production Managers, Supervisors, Customer Response Specialist Planners, Quality Engineers and Project Engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Perform necessary procedures (start-up, shut-down, processing, trouble shooting) for all types of presses on production floor.
- Perform necessary procedures (start-up, shut-down, processing, trouble shooting) for all types of automation on production floor.
- Process monitoring: developing criteria to be monitored and implemented.
- Assist with mold setups as needed to maintain production schedules.
- Complete all required documentation in production press folders.
- Process optimization on a continuous improvement basis (Labor reduction, downtime reduction, cycle time improvement)
- 5S work areas after completion of press/automation related tasks.
- Implement and improve processes with the expectation of lowering cost.
- Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.
- Adhere to relevant requirements of International Standards to maintain company certification.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of plastic injection molding experience, 5 years of process development experience.
- Experience with engineering grade resins, and familiarity with microprocessor-controlled machines is required.
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