Process Engineer

Hi-Lex Controls; Litchfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Lex Controls, based in Litchfield Township, MI, is seeking a Process Engineer to develop processes for new products and ensure quality control in plastic injection molding. You will be responsible for training associates, troubleshooting production issues, and implementing improvements to optimize cycle times.

The ideal candidate has a background in Process Engineering with a focus on plastic injection molding, along with strong technical skills to handle manufacturing equipment.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or 5 years of experience in plastic injection molding.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment in assigned area.
• Ability to perform machine process adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for new products.
• Train associates on injection molding processes.
• Monitor cleanliness and safety of the worksite.
• Implement process improvements to optimize cycle times.

Skills

Injection molding processes

Process troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Use of hand tools

Use of Powered Industrial Truck

Computer software

Education

4 year college degree in Process Engineering, Engineering Technology

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Handheld scanner

Typical office software

Job description

Job Details

Location: HCIL (Litchfield) - Litchfield, MI 49252

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Shift: First Shift

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint.

Website: HI-LEX.com

Position Summary

Develops processes necessary to produce new products. Establishes methods and practices to assure process control and high quality of plastic injection molded parts.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Trains and educates associates with regards to injection molding processes and equipment.
• Performs process troubleshooting to resolve quality and production issues related to plastic injection molding.
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts and implementation.
• Establishes processes for new products to assure all customer requirements, quality standards, and productivity targets are met.
• Implements process improvements to optimize cycle times.
• Estimates cycle time and shot weights for new products.
• Monitors cleanliness and safety of the worksite.
• Performs product problem solving and corrective actions.
• Performs machine process adjustments and changeovers when necessary.
• Completes required forms and paperwork, prepares reports as required.
• Promotes an associate relations environment that is consistent with long-term management objectives.
• Follows all safety rules and keeps the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Education

4 year college degree in Process Engineering, Engineering Technology, or an equivalent field with a concentration in plastic injection molding and/or 5 years experience in plastic injection molding.

Functional Experience

• Use hand tools, crane, grinders, calipers, and gauges.
• Use of a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and a hand or powered pallet jack.
• Use of a computer and typical office software.
• Ability to use handheld scanner.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment in assigned area.

Physical Requirements

• Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printers and disk drives. Use of a video display terminal (VDT) for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time.
• Also works in a factory environment with noise from the manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to moving equipment, parts and electrical shock.
• Possible serious injury due to carelessness around equipment.
• May spend time in travel between customers using an automobile in high traffic areas.
• Exposure to automobile accidents causing bodily damage.
• Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects – weighing up to 50 pounds.