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Plastics Process Engineer

Mack Molding Company · Arlington, VTtoday

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Optimize and validate injection molding processes using scientific molding and DOE methods

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on scientific molding and DOE work on medical-device injection molding lines, with tooling collaboration

Might not be for you. Production-floor focused process optimization rather than R&D or new material development

Mostly at the benchDeep specialist First industry roleBS acceptable

Core polymer roleEvaluates, develops and improves injection molding and manufacturing processes; establishes and optimizes molding processes; BS in Plastics Engineering preferred

Seniority
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
3+ yrs
Industry
Medical devices
Role
Process Engineering

Role details

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

: Evaluates, develops and improves injection molding and manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency of company manufacturing functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Gathers and analyzes information to evaluate current work processes in order to determine the flow of work, time requirements, costs and duration;
  • Evaluates, develops and improves injection molding and manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiencies;
  • Evaluates current work processes to determine flow of work, time requirements, costs and duration;
  • Develops strategies and programs that improve the productivity and efficiency of the various work processes;
  • Develops validated or qualified injection molding processes using appropriate tools such as scientific molding techniques or design of experiments;
  • Guides and/or assists tooling group to improve processes to achieve quality and efficiency goals;
  • Invokes various manufacturing engineering problem solving techniques to evaluate and improve production processes;
  • Instructs others in continuous process improvements, including problem solving and productivity techniques;
  • Establishes and optimizes molding processes to achieve product quality, production efficiency and process repeatability;
  • Works with all shifts to ensure smooth and consistent application of molding room and company policies;
  • Assists Process Technicians with implementing molding process improvements using scientific methods such as design of experiments, etc;
  • Complies with all company policies and procedures;
  • Works with co-workers in a safe, professional, and cooperative manner;
  • Other duties as assigned;

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Mechanical, Electrical or Plastics Engineering (plastics preferred) required; plus three or more years experience in a plastics industry (medical device manufacturing a plus)

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Common questions

Where is the Plastics Process Engineer role at Mack Molding Company based?

This role is based in Arlington, VT.

What degree is required for the Plastics Process Engineer role at Mack Molding Company?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Plastics Process Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 3 years of relevant experience.

What techniques or methods are required for this Plastics Process Engineer role?

design of experiments, scientific molding.