Process Engineer

Frey Consulting Group; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Full benefits package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Essentra's Erie, PA facility is hiring a Process Engineer for an onsite role. You will sample new injection mold tooling, identify acceptable processes for future runs, and address processing challenges. Training requirements will be provided as needed.

The role emphasizes applying statistical methods to improve process capability, ensure safety and quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Local candidates are preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in plastics engineering preferred, or equivalent in plastics.
• 4 years of injection molding processing experience.
• Mechanical and technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Sample new injection mold tooling.
• Research and recommend processes for future production runs.
• Apply statistics to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Follow safety and quality standards at the facility.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for process and product issues.
• Create new process procedures and deliver training as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Injection molding

Automation proficiency

Mechanical/technical skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelors in plastics engineering

Job description

Essentra supplies low-cost components used by manufacturing companies in their manufacturing process. Our primary target is B2B Manufacturers (i.e. companies who build products used by other manufacturing companies).

The Erie, PA facility of Essentra employs a wide variety of methods to manufacture these components such as injection molding, vinyl dip molding, die/flash cutting, laser engraving, and a variety of secondary assembly processes.

Job Description Summary

We are hiring a Process Engineer for our Erie, PA location. This is an onsite role, and we are considering local candidates only. The Process Engineer will sample new injection mold tooling, find acceptable processes for future production runs, provide input on processing challenges, and provide any necessary training requirements.

Typical Accountabilities

• Sample new injection mold tooling.
• Research, explore, and recommend acceptable processes for future production runs.
• Apply statistical methods to improve process capability and reduce process variation.
• Follow all safety and quality standards within the facility.
• Provide technical troubleshooting to solve process and product problems.
• Create new process procedures and deliver related training as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Perform related job duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in plastics engineering preferred, or equivalent experience in plastics
• 4 years’ experience of injection molding processing experience.
• Mechanical and technical skill.
• Proficiency with automation (sprue pickers, servo robots, etc) preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work with auxiliary equipment such as dryers, thermolators, hot runners, color meters, etc.
• A team player who is self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal, and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Focused on safety and knowledgeable of safety requirements used in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations.
• Good eyesight and color perception for attribute inspection and color matching.

What We Offer

This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus incentive, full benefits package, and generous paid time off.