Molding Process Engineer

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life-enhancing medical devices. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources.

About the role

This is an exciting role where no two days will be the same, offering a healthy balance between theoretical problem solving and hands-on application. You will see a direct impact of your daily work on life-saving devices used worldwide. The goal is to become the most trusted center of excellence for all silicone and rubber molding.

As a Process Engineer, you will provide engineering support and optimization improvements on established equipment, including vision systems, auxiliary equipment, automation, robots, end-of-arm tooling, packaging, plastic injection molding, assembly, and other processing systems for an injection molding manufacturer.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs and/or methods to optimize productivity and reduce cycle time, manufacturing losses, and overall costs.
• Assure that the process adheres to ISO standards.
• Continuously improve existing processes using design of experiments and other methods to increase efficiencies.
• Support the product development process by assisting program teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Mold validation process set-up, troubleshooting, and process monitoring.
• Quote, procure, modify, and validate both new and existing production mold tooling.
• Resolve technical tooling and process problems associated with both new and old tooling.
• Assist in the selection of tooling vendors.
• Direct vendor interface, coordinate in-process changes, and approve tooling upon completion.
• Work with vendors to perform new or modified component validations; determine requirements and direct tooling upgrades.
• Monitor all molding operations, tracking efficiency and potential issues.
• Use a scientific approach to problem-solving machine issues.
• Track statistical data and utilize SPC to continuously monitor and improve molding operations efficiency.
• Participate in variation, scrap, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Work as a cross-functional team member with involvement in processes, designs, troubleshooting, project management, and cost analysis.
• Assist in the collection of information, selection, and implementation of new molding projects.
• Create procedures, routings, and BOMs.
• Assist with corrective actions to resolve non-conformances as root causes are identified.
• Optimize manufacturing practices.
• Improve the workforce by training Process Technicians and Mold Technicians on efficient machine operation.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (Silicone injection molding experience preferred).
• Working knowledge of manufacturing technologies with emphasis on injection molding, SPC, DOE, and GD & T.
• Detailed knowledge of mold and part design.
• Proficiency with MS Office software suites (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (effective date of hire).
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• 401k Plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care.
• Voluntary Legal Plan.
• Pet Insurance.
• Home Ownership Program.