Pneu-Dart Injection Molding Process Engineer

Title: Injection Molding Process Engineer

Reports To: Production Manager

EEO Category: Craft Workers (Skilled)  

Summary:

For more than 55+ years, Pneu-Dart has built a reputation for attracting top talent, delivering exceptional products, and providing outstanding customer service. We recognize our success lies in finding ideal team players, fostering an environment where they can thrive, and encouraging long-term engagement with the company.  The primary objective of this role is to establish, support and implement process controls on all facets of existing and new injection molding projects, focused on maintaining Kanban inventory levels to support Production. 

Compensation:
Compensation for this position is competitive and will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and regional market rates. We are committed to offering a fair and attractive package tailored to each applicant's qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure molding machines and supporting systems are set to correct parameters and meeting production goals
• Demonstrate troubleshooting skills to identify process, material, or tool-related issues and make appropriate recommendations
• Review and inspect machines often to identify maintenance issues and work with Maintenance team on resolution
• Work collaboratively with Assembly, Engineering and Quality Assurance in the implementation and sustaining of Pneu Dart, Inc. company policies. This includes compliance with process sheets / programs, mold validation, scientific molding, and quality procedures while meeting deadlines.
• Evaluating mold and tooling requirements, as assigned

Accountabilities: 

• Learn products, manufacturing processes, service policies, and the research/science behind PDI’s products. Specifically learning RDD and RDD-Projector design and assembly will be of primary importance.
• Schedule and conduct routine changeovers for the various molds, as required by inventory needs and Kanban status
• Work closely with existing Team Members to help create and/or finalize mold designs
• Assessing the outcomes of activities and continually recommending improvements
• Precise quality measurement of parts to satisfy established Quality Control requirements          
• Follow all cleanup and housekeeping procedures
• Comply with all safety, quality and work rules and regulation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated success and knowledge in the following areas:

• General mechanical aptitude including equipment changeovers and mold maintenance
• Quality Control methods and tools
• RCA-Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement/Lean Assessment
• Microsoft Office applications
• Operation of hoists/lifts to safely manage mold and equipment
• Ability to manually lift 50 lbs.

Education & Experience:
Associate degree in plastics-related field, or 1-2 years’ work experience within injection molding operations; experience running, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated equipment operation is desirable

Mental and Physical Requirements:
To carry out the responsibilities of this position, the following mental and physical requirements are
necessary:

• Critical thinking skills, a desire to improve processes, and the ability to take ownership of activities
• Able to anticipate and communicate discrepancies to ensure proper utilization of press time for assigned projects
• Physical activities from mold setups including, but not limited to, cleaning responsibilities
• Extended shifts or after-hours support may be needed to complete critical goals.
• Sitting, Standing, Walking, Speaking, Writing, and Use of computer.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.