Process Engineer Injection Molding

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

401k plus employer match

STD

LTD

Life insurance

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is seeking a Process Engineer in Louisville, CO, to drive innovation and improvement in injection molding and extrusion operations. This hands-on role collaborates with multiple teams to define safe, effective manufacturing methods, parameters and procedures while troubleshooting with engineering rigor.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3 years of injection molding experience; thermoplastic extrusion and high modulus materials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3 years’ experience in injection molding process engineering.
• Lean 6σ Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Experience with thermoplastic extrusion, thermoset and high modulus materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex research and analysis to determine feasibility of design.
• Selects manufacturing tools and machines that are appropriate and cost-effective.
• Implements statistical process controls on key inputs and process variables.
• Investigates manufacturing costs and design/process improvements.
• Determines equipment requirements to ensure compatibility with the process.
• Introduces new manufacturing processes and may add new equipment.
• Provides technical assistance to manufacturing to implement new technology.
• Follows documentation practices and seeks continuous improvements.
• Operates with minimal supervision and uses independent judgment.
• Promotes alignment with Vision, Mission and Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

DOE execution

Statistical process control

Mold set-up

Robotics knowledge

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Lean 6σ Green Belt certification

Job description

The Process Engineer is responsible for innovation and improvement in our injection molding and extrusion operations. This is a hands‑on position that works collaboratively with our team to define and develop safe and effective manufacturing process methods, parameters, and procedures. Troubleshoots process problems with logical engineering and scientific practice.

• Performs complex research and analysis tasks to determine feasibility of design.
• Involved in the selection of the appropriate and cost-effective manufacturing engineering tools and machines.
• Implements appropriate statistical process controls on key input and process variables.
• Investigates manufacturing costs and appropriate design process adjustments and improvements.
• Determines equipment requirements to ensure equipment is compatible with process.
• Selects new manufacturing processes and may introduce new equipment to existing process.
• Provides technical assistance to manufacturing to implement new technology.
• Follows existing documentation practices and continuously looks for improvements.
• Operates under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment.
• Demonstrates understanding, support and consistent application of our Vision, Mission and Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3 years’ experience in injection molding process engineering. Able to understand and perform set-ups and mold changes in an injection molding facility strongly desired. Experience with thermoplastic extrusion, thermoset and high modulus materials is a plus. Lean 6σ Green Belt certification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with enterprise system (ERP) utilizing standard cost.
• Must have ability to work in a team environment with other departments such as Production and Materials Management.
• Ability to analyze situations and determine logical and reasonable solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal with team members and all levels of the organization.
• Scientific process molding development principles & Design of Experiment (DOE) execution.
• Good knowledge of setting up and basic function of Robots, Sprue pickers, End of Arm Tooling & Mold temperature control
• Must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven project and time management skills; strong knowledge of mold set-up process.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Must have a high level of attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of materials and material requirements.
• Ability to promote continuous change priorities while achieving desired results.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve set goals on time.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Equipment Used

This position is located in a manufacturing facility which requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, squatting, twisting, and bending. This position requires significant time spent on the production floor. Requires lifting up to 50 lbs. May require working in excess of 40 hours a week with flexibility to support any shift as needed.

Health and Safety – PPE Requirements

• Safety Glasses to be worn at all times when on the production floor
• Safety Shoes to be worn at all times when on the production floor
• Must wear appropriate PPE for all work activities performed; varies based work

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• 401k plus employer match
• STD
• LTD
• and Life insurance

Salary: $98,000-$120,000 annually

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