Process Engineer

Bemis Manufacturing Company; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bemis Manufacturing Company in North Carolina is seeking an Engineering Technician to assist in evaluating and enhancing injection molding equipment and processes. You will work with Engineering to ensure compatibility of molding equipment and parameters with processing systems, with responsibilities scaled to experience.

This role focuses on maintaining equipment, supporting improvement initiatives, and assisting in the development of cost-effective, efficient molding solutions while performing

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years engineering or plastic processing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of injection molding equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems to maintain injection molding equipment and related auxiliary equipment.
• Assist management with capital expenditures and division decisions.
• Support continuous improvement; apply statistics to cut costs and boost quality.
• Assist in new part and mold design to optimize cost and efficiency.
• Research and order equipment as directed.
• Evaluate equipment and processes; assess potential subcontractors.
• Help train Setup and Maintenance Technicians with development programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Resource planning

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

1-3 years engineering or plastic processing experience

Tools

Injection molding equipment knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

Under direction will assist in the evaluation and recommendation of improvements to the injection molding equipment and processes within to maximize our process offerings to our customers. Work closely with Engineering to ensure compatibility of molding equipment and parameters with all processing equipment. Scope of responsibility and difficulty of tasks is somewhat limited and appropriate to the experience level and expertise of the incumbent.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop systems and procedures to assure all injection molding equipment and related auxiliary equipment is properly maintained.
• Assist management team with capital expenditures and advice for the good of the division.
• Provide assistance to continuous improvement efforts, especially in the areas of processing and equipment. This includes research to advance and adapt new technologies, as well as the use of statistics to reduce costs, improve quality and efficiencies.
• Assist Product Development and Tooling Engineers in the development of new part and mold designs to produce the most cost effective product in the most efficient manner.
• Research, evaluate, specify and order equipment when directed by Management.
• Serve as equipment and process evaluator as needed to evaluate potential subcontractors.
• Support Production and Inventory Control, Technical Development Manager and Training Manager in developing training paths and programs for Setup Technicians and Maintenance Technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years applicable engineering or plastic processing experience
• Solid communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively organize resources to complete multiple projects with competing deadlines with minimal direct supervision
• Knowledge of commonly used injection molding equipment, methods, practices and procedures
• Position may be filled at another level in the job family dependent on the experience of the candidate.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• 40+ hours per week.
• Indoor, office and plant manufacturing work environment.
• Plant manufacturing may experience warm temperatures.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Minimal lifting, up to 50 lbs. Bending, reaching, standing, walking.
• Plant manufacturing work environment requires PPE of safety toe shoes, protective eye wear, and hearing protection.
• Other plant manufacturing task may require additional PPE.