MIM Process Engineer (3518)

MPP; Saint Marys (Elk County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The role involves implementing continuous improvement projects, participating in NPI launches, and coordinating with sales, tool design, and quality teams. Requires 3–7 years in manufacturing and a MET/ME/Industrial Eng background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with metal injection molding technology and equipment.
• 3–7 years in manufacturing with molding, machining, inspection, GD&T, and process development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Minitab and SolidWorks desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve part efficiency.
• Initiate cost reductions and process improvements.
• Reduce scrap levels.
• Investigate non-conformance issues.
• Develop control plans, flow diagrams, FMEA, and process documentation.
• Assist with New Product Introduction projects and supplier coordination.

Skills

MIM knowledge

Process development

Lean manufacturing

GD&T

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology / Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Saint Marys, PA 15857This position is responsible for designing, monitoring, and controlling the process on the production floor and ensuring the quality of parts in metal injection molding (MIM). The processes involved will be metal injection molding, de-binding, high temperature sintering and coining. A key role for this position is controlling scrap and optimization to meet company goals of on time delivery and scrap reduction. The Process Engineer will also be involved facilitating the launch and development of new products, stabilizing processes, and initiating continuous improvement projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and improve part efficiency
• Initiate cost reduction and process improvement.
• Reduce scrap levels
• Investigate and correct non-conformance issues.
• Investigate and develop continuous improvement opportunities implementing engineering changes as required to document updates to the process.
• Assist Product and Materials Engineering to develop process controls and capability standards required for quote feasibility and NPI launch activities.
• Develop and document control plans, Flow Diagrams, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), processes and designs used for the manufacture of products.
• May be involved with New Product Introduction Projects, which consist of reviewing production schedules, calling suppliers, working with tool design, supporting the quality department, meeting with the customer, and contacting sales, as needed.
• Locate and develop working relationships with suppliers to perform work external to MPP.
• Review new product prints for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Assist sales and manufacturing with technical service on various accounts.
• Be involved in risk assessment for product offering and customer specification updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with metal injection molding technology and equipment is required
• 3-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of molding, machining, inspection, GD&T, compliance with blueprint requirements, and process development.
• Demonstrated skill in ‘Leanfor Manufacturing’ preferred.
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Minitab, and SolidWorks experience is desired.

Qualifications