Thermoforming Process Engineer: Startups & Improvement

Ultipro; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

On-site health clinic

Job summary

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove seeks a Thermoforming Process Engineer to lead start-up and optimization of thermoforming and trimming of thick gauge plastic parts. You will design, install, and qualify tooling, ensure safety and process integrity, and drive continuous improvement within Manufacturing Engineering.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in manufacturing with hands-on thermoforming, and proficiency in lean methodologies, safety, and training.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills using standard software packages such as Excel and maintenance work order systems to identify opportunities and validate holding improvement gains.
• Demonstrated collaborative ability in dynamic organizational environments.
• Must be results oriented with a high energy level for process and performance improvement.
• Technical experience to include process support and working/hands-on knowledge of thick gauge sheet thermoforming.
• Lean Methodologies or Continuous Process Improvement required.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience in technical roles with a strong emphasis on safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up of forming and trimming processes for thermoformed parts.
• Specify, purchase, install, and start-up new assets for fabrication of thermoformed parts.
• Complete safety risk assessments and safety lifecycle during development, installation, and start-up.
• Maintain awareness of state of industry and trends in equipment and technology.
• Provide or coordinate technical training for thermoforming and trimming of plastic parts.
• Develop and lead process-improvement initiatives to meet SQDCP goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lean methodologies

Maintenance systems

Collaboration

Process improvement

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Maintenance work orders

Job description

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove seeks a Thermoforming Process Engineer to lead start-up and optimization of thermoforming and trimming of thick gauge plastic parts. You will design, install, and qualify tooling, ensure safety and process integrity, and drive continuous improvement within Manufacturing Engineering.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in manufacturing with hands-on thermoforming, and proficiency in lean methodologies, safety, and training.