Process Engineer

HI-LEX North America; Litchfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HI-LEX North America in Litchfield Township seeks a Process Engineer to develop processes for new products in plastic injection molding. This role requires a 4-year degree in Process Engineering or equivalent experience in injection molding.

The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of resins and machinery, and is responsible for training staff, troubleshooting issues, and implementing process improvements. A focus on safety and documentation is essential, along with interaction in both office and factory environments.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Process Engineering or similar field or 5 years of experience in plastic injection molding.
• Extensive knowledge of engineered resins and injection molding machinery.

Responsibilities

• Train associates on injection molding processes and equipment.
• Troubleshoot quality and production issues.
• Implement process improvements and monitor safety.

Skills

Injection molding processes

Process troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Use of hand tools

Computer skills

Education

4-year college degree in Process Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Injection molding machines

Computer software

Crane

Job description

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 regarding injection molding processes and equipment.
• Performs process troubleshooting to resolve quality and production issues related to plastic injection molding.
• Assists 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.
• Extensive knowledge of engineered resins, and the function and operation of injection molding machines and peripheral equipment.

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.
• 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 traveling 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.