Molding Process Engineer

Job Duties

• Leading Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA / Control Plan) creation and updates (with supplier participation).
• Creation of assembly/process flow charts or supervision of supplier assembly flow charts creation for manufacturing or rework activities.
• Creation of Work Instructions or supervision of supplier Work Instruction creation for manufacturing or rework activities.
• Creation of Control Plans or supervision of supplier Control Plan creation for manufacturing or rework activities.
• Ensuring that all assembly processes operate within lean manufacturing principles (Value Stream Mapping, Five S, Kanban, and poka-yoke).
• Identification of manufacturing process improvements to existing process at CM and tiered supplier base to include a cost benefit analysis to allow senior evaluation and approval.
• Supporting our Quality department in the qualification and selection of new suppliers by inputting a thorough evaluation of the suppliers' manufacturing capabilities.
• Input of manufacturing (tooling, Assembly and Manufacturing Test equipment) estimates to quotations to our potential customers.
• Conduct workflow analysis and make recommendations for improvement in material handling and shop layout.
• Create Engineering Change Notices (ECN) as related to manufacturing process improvements.

Requirements

• University Degree in Engineering
• Project Management skills and experience, if no full-time work experience
• Knowledge and/or experience in PFMEA techniques
• Knowledge and/or experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Experience of participation in a product development team from inception to manufacturing launch including evidence of the imposition of DFM/A into the design
• Knowledge of the requirements of TS16949 and ISO14001
• Knowledge and execution experience of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow
• Proven ability to create and execute project plans that have achieved the identified targets
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to produce succinct reports/presentations to communicate status of assigned projects/tasks
• A tenacious personality that will not let an issue be left unresolved
• Strong leadership abilities, able to lead effective meetings
• Quality Control background including problem solving and root cause analysis would be beneficial
• Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach
• Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques
• Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the department and company as a whole
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter
• Effective time management skills
• Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Knowledge and/or experience in Statistical Process Control
• Experience in design for assembly and manufacturing
• Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention
• Effective working skills of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong CAD skills
• Superior analytical capabilities
• Strong Problem-solving and decision-making
• Must be mechanically inclined

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• A flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training
• New hire orientation
• Continuous learning and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time