Plastics Process Engineer

Our client, a leading manufacturing firm in North Muskegon, MI, is seeking a skilled Plastics Process Engineer to join their team. This direct hire opportunity offers a chance to work with advanced injection molding technologies in a high-volume production environment. If you have a passion for engineering and a keen eye for detail, this role is perfect for you.

Responsibilities:
Monitor and develop processes to ensure product quality, timely deliveries, and cost-effectiveness.
Create and implement new manufacturing plans, processes, and maintenance techniques to enhance productivity and quality.
Determine and recommend capital equipment needs, supervise installation, and ensure timely delivery of cost-effective, specification-compliant equipment.
Evaluate new product designs for optimal manufacturing capabilities, focusing on Continuous Improvement and manufacturability.
Validate production processes using statistical methods to achieve world-class manufacturing standards.
Prepare and present various reports and studies to keep supervisors informed of activities and progress.
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and supporting materials to meet operational and customer needs.
Establish and uphold engineering standards and records for the design, improvement, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Collaborate with customer engineering departments to ensure products and processes exceed customer requirements.
Support and input information for PPAP requirements for changes and launches.
Oversee estimating, mold design review, mold build, material recommendations, and part approval management.
Lead standardization efforts for molding process limits to minimize defective products through data analysis.
Conduct process improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle time, material conversion, and enhancing statistical capabilities.
Assess and guide the purchase of primary and secondary plastics processing machinery and equipment.
Support new injection mold development by participating in vendor design proposals and mold trials.
Provide tooling and part design input and expertise for plastic components/prints.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or other Technical Engineering discipline.
At least 4 years of engineering experience in design within the injection molding or related industry.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in high-volume Injection Molding.
Comprehensive knowledge of Scientific Injection Molding processes and studies (Gate Seal, Flow, Cooling Time, etc.).
Proven ability to troubleshoot issues using disciplined root cause analysis tools.
Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) systems.

Preferences:
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal and external customers and suppliers.
Experience in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of statistical methods for process validation.
Ability to develop and maintain detailed process documentation.
Familiarity with PPAP requirements and standards.
Expertise in mold design and material recommendations.

Titles Encouraged to Apply:
Injection Molding Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Process Development Engineer
Plastics Engineer
Tooling Engineer
Product Design Engineer
Quality Engineer