Process Engineer I

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55426, Minneapolis, MN, USA
In-Office
100K-130K Annually
Junior
Healthtech • Defense • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Develops and improves injection molding and secondary-operation manufacturing processes to produce quality parts safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Troubleshoots tooling and process issues, samples molds using scientific molding, performs experiments, defines tooling modifications, creates production documentation, trains personnel, and supports process transitions into production.
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SUMMARY:

Develop repeatable new and improve existing manufacturing processes for producing quality parts on time to our customer requirements. 


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  1. Develop and improve processes to ensure production requirements can be met on time in a cost- effective and safe manner.
  2. Troubleshoot and correct problems in the manufacturing processes to improve output quality and productivity.  
  3. Provide training and properly documented instructions to production personnel to ensure transition of development projects into production-ready processes meets customer expectations.
  4. Actively promote and drive a culture of safety.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Communicate and expedite corrections to tools or processes to ensure tool work or corrective actions are implemented accurately and in an efficient manner.
  2. Develop repeatable processes.
  3. Identify any necessary tooling modification and ensure it is properly defined and executed.  Analyze tooling and processing problems at time of sampling new tools.  Complete Cycle Sheets for each sampling.
  4. Ensure that any necessary tooling modification is properly defined and executed.  Analyze tooling and processing problems. 
  5. Sample molds and develop capable processes using scientific molding procedures.
  6. Route and expedite piece parts, from mold sampling, through secondary operation procedures. Modify manufacturing procedures and routing as necessary.
  7. Work with production personnel to improve existing processes. Member of Material Review Board.
  8. Assess the need, define and perform Design of Experiments.
  9. Review new mold drawings and provide input as to feasibility. Quote, develop and maintain sampling, rework or repair projects requiring engineering support.
Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of thermoplastic materials.

Understanding of the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control functions of an injection molding machine. Knowledge of proper mold design and construction; and its effect on processing and finished part properties.

Knowledge of Secondary Operations such as Sonic Welding, Painting, Solvent Bonding, Plating, and Machining.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Working knowledge of thermoplastic materials
  • Understanding of the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control functions of injection molding machines
  • Knowledge of mold design and construction and their effects on processing and finished-part properties
  • Knowledge of secondary operations including sonic welding, painting, solvent bonding, plating, and machining

Spectrum Plastics Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Spectrum Plastics Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Spectrum Plastics Group.

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match is included in the core package for full-time employees. This provides employer-backed retirement savings support beyond base pay.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Paid Volunteer Time Off, wellness resources, an Employee Assistance Program, and employer‑paid life/short‑term/long‑term disability are part of the offering. These programs extend support for personal wellbeing and community involvement.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health and dental coverage are available, with HSA options noted. The overall package is characterized as solid in multiple descriptions.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
2,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1949

What We Do

Spectrum Plastics Group is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of specialty medical components and devices, providing solutions from development through scaled manufacturing for medical and other demanding markets.

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