Process Improvement Engineer
Crosslinked · San Jose, CA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Crosslinked Jobs/Thermoplastics/Process Improvement Engineer One of 4,539 polymer and materials roles on Crosslinked, each read for materials, degree, visa and salary. See roles like this MP Process Improvement Engineer MOS Plastics Inc. (Currier) San Jose, CAtodayverified 2 h ago Improve injection molding production processes via DOE, SMED, OEE and validation at a medical plastics molder Apply Thermoplastics Process Engineering roles, by email Apply Worth knowing Why it is interesting. Hands-on floor role at a medical-focused molder: DOE, SMED and IQ/OQ/PQ validation on precision injection molding lines. Might not be for you. Floor-based continuous improvement and validation work, not polymer R&D or formulation science. Mostly at the benchGeneralist First industry roleBS acceptable Realistic requirements Adjacent materials roleInjection molding process and scientific molding basics; run trials and DOE to set a capable, repeatable process window Seniority Entry level Work On-site Type Full-time Industry Medical devices Role Process Engineering Visa No sponsorship Techniques DOE231 rolesGage R&R27 rolesCapability studies (Cpk)IQ/OQ/PQ validation20 roles Benefits Generous PTO401K Match Role details 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 Requirements Essential Job Functions Go to the machine and observe — decisions come from what you see, not what is reportedRun time observations and build the standard work charts from themCalculate takt, balance the line, and set the manpower from the balanceDesign stations and layouts in SolidWorks — to scale, with walk paths and material locationsDesign error-proofing in so the defect cannot be made, instead of inspecting for itRun trials and DOE to set a capable, repeatable process windowLead SMED, cycle time and OEE loss projects and prove the resultOwn validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), capability studies and Gage R&RLead root cause work (5 Why, A3) and close it with verified effectivenessTrain Supervisors, Team Leaders and operators — a process is not deployed until they are trainedRespond 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 A3SolidWorks — parts, assemblies, 2D drawings, fixtures and to-scale layoutsStandard work charts and how to build them from a real observationWorkstation and cell layout — reach, motion, flow, spaghetti diagramsInjection molding process and scientific molding basicsCpk, Gage R&R, DOE and basic statisticsPFMEA, control plans and validation for regulated productOEE and how to improve one variable without hurting another Benefits Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits. Generous PTO. 401K Match. Connected All roles at MOS Plastics Inc. (Currier)More Process Engineering rolesRoles using DOEThermoplastics roles Related roles MR Senior Process EngineerManagement Recruiters of Tallahassee Providence, RI BA Project EngineerBrightpath Associates LLC Akron, OH SA Mold Qualification EngineerSystems Ally Minneapolis, MN OP Injection Equipment & Process Performance EngineerOPmobility Greer, SC CU Tooling EngineerCIE USA - Century Plastics LLC (CIE Automotive) Shelby Township, MI Common questions Does MOS Plastics Inc. (Currier) sponsor work visas for the Process Improvement Engineer role? This employer will not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Where is the Process Improvement Engineer role at MOS Plastics Inc. (Currier) based? This role is based in San Jose, CA. What degree is required for the Process Improvement Engineer role at MOS Plastics Inc. (Currier)? This role requires a Not specified. What techniques or methods are required for this Process Improvement Engineer role? DOE, Gage R&R, Capability studies (Cpk), IQ/OQ/PQ validation.