Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Process Engineer to join our dynamic team at Petmate. The Process Engineer will play a crucial role in optimizing and improving our injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion blow molding processes to ensure the highest quality and efficiency. This position requires a deep understanding of injection molding technology, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The primary task will be focusing on the OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiencies) of injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion blow molding equipment. Develop a plan and deliver a reduction of scrap dollars and improve overall labor efficiency with the specific zone of the plant.
• Focus on quality; Troubleshoot machine processes and tooling issues to optimize part quality and minimize inefficiency and rework.
• Develop and review process spec sheets for specific tools and products – document particular setup of molding machine parameters and TPMs (total preventative maintenance) daily, weekly, monthly, and annually.
• Participate in weekly Top 5 scrap meetings to father information to minimize scrap and improve margin.
• Interview, train, and assess the technical ability of process technicians to ensure processes are repeatable.
• Ensure machines, tools, blenders, and robot processes meet process standards and are functional and calibrated correctly.
• Help with the development and launch of EOAT (end of arm tooling) to ensure parts are pulled out of the machines with accuracy without damage.
• Perform first production run off to ensure standards and cycle times can be met on all new tooling, new machines, and product changes.
• Establish molding partnerships inside the plant as well as with current suppliers of tooling products.
• Assist with design review for new in-house tools.
• Assist with installation of new equipment and troubleshooting of initial production.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities or events that will be happening in your zone or press area.
• Work closely with Spectrum Polymers to ensure resin specifications meet product requirements.
• Foster collaboration with technical staff and leadership to drive process improvement and innovation.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICIATION REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and spend 50% or more time out on a production floor. Employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. A moderate tolerance of loud noises if needed to go out into the production facility. Employee is required to wear ear protection and eye protection. The manufacturing environment can be fast-paced and physically demanding, with exposure to various materials and processes that may result in a dirty workspace. We prioritize safety and cleanliness, providing all necessary protective gear and maintaining strict hygiene standards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Petmate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.