Process Improvement Engineer

Currier Plastics, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

Generous PTO

401K Match

Job summary

MOS Plastics Inc., a Currier company, seeks a Process Improvement Engineer to design and improve production processes in a medical-focused environment. You will work on direct equipment interaction, troubleshooting, and lean initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities include observing operations, creating standard work, performing takt calculations, line balancing, and layout design in SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Experience applying TPS and lean in medical device manufacturing.
• Proficient in creating standard work and value stream mapping.
• Skilled in injection molding processes and statistical methods.
• Familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ validation and GMP compliance.
• Experience leading root-cause analysis (5 Why, A3) and training operators.

Responsibilities

• Observe machines, build standard work charts from on-site observations.
• Calculate takt, balance line, set manpower.
• Design stations/layouts in SolidWorks to scale.
• Design error-proofing to prevent defects.
• Run trials and DOE to set process window.
• Lead SMED, cycle time and OEE improvement projects.
• Own validation and capability studies (IQ/OQ/PQ, Gage R&R).
• Lead root-cause investigations and verify effectiveness.
• Train supervisors and operators on new processes.
• Respond to floor escalations during shift.

Skills

TPS

Standard Work

Gage R&R

DOE

5 Why

A3

5S

Value Stream

OEE

SMED

Line Balancing

Jidoka

Poka-yoke

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

MOS Plastics Inc., a Currier company is a medical-focused company specializing in precision injection molding, automation, assembly, and packaging solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industries. We are seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to support our production department with designing the process, document, and improve it. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with equipment, troubleshooting systems, and knowledgeable with lean manufacturing.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

Essential Job Functions

• Go to the machine and observe - decisions come from what you see, not what is reported
• Run time observations and build the standard work charts from them
• Calculate takt, balance the line, and set the manpower from the balance
• Design stations and layouts in SolidWorks - to scale, with walk paths and material locations
• Design error-proofing in so the defect cannot be made, instead of inspecting for it
• Run trials and DOE to set a capable, repeatable process window
• Lead SMED, cycle time and OEE loss projects and prove the result
• Own validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), capability studies and Gage R&R
• Lead root cause work (5 Why, A3) and close it with verified effectiveness
• Train Supervisors, Team Leaders and operators - a process is not deployed until they are trained
• Respond to floor escalations the same shift, at the machine

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• TPS: takt, standard work, jidoka, poka-yoke, SMED, pull, 5S, value stream mapping, kaizen and A3
• SolidWorks - parts, assemblies, 2D drawings, fixtures and to-scale layouts
• Standard work charts and how to build them from a real observation
• Workstation and cell layout - reach, motion, flow, spaghetti diagrams
• Injection molding process and scientific molding basics
• Cpk, Gage R&R, DOE and basic statistics
• PFMEA, control plans and validation for regulated product
• OEE and how to improve one variable without hurting another

• Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits.
• Generous PTO.
• 401K Match.