Process Engineer - Senior

Position Overview
We're seeking a seasoned professional to oversee and enhance our plastic molding operations within a fast-paced, technical manufacturing environment. This individual will serve as the go-to expert for molding processes, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term performance improvements.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Technical Leadership & Process Optimization

Oversee daily performance of molding machinery and associated systems to ensure smooth operations
Serve as the lead technical authority for injection and/or blow molding technologies
Quickly troubleshoot and resolve complex molding issues to minimize downtime and maximize production
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving system reliability, process consistency, and product quality
Analyze cycle times and fine-tune process settings to boost throughput and minimize waste
Lead skill-building efforts to strengthen operator knowledge and technical confidence

Production & Maintenance Collaboration

Partner with production teams to identify and resolve molding challenges promptly
Provide direct support during mold changes, machine setups, and validation runs
Establish and implement effective preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
Support Maintenance in ensuring timely completion of all service tasks, covering both extrusion systems and supporting components
Maintain strong relationships with OEMs to resolve equipment and process issues efficiently
Develop training content to document and share solutions for recurring equipment or process problems

Quality & Compliance Support

Collaborate closely with Quality teams to investigate product defects and apply corrective actions
Help reduce material degradation through process improvements, optimized maintenance schedules, and documented standard operating procedures
Conduct root cause analyses and support regulatory or compliance efforts as needed

Project & Team Leadership

Mentor process technicians and operators to build a highly capable manufacturing team
Conduct routine checks on automated equipment to ensure high-performance standards are maintained
Offer technical insight to capital planning and quoting teams on equipment selection and installation for assigned production cells

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Plastics, or a related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 8 years in a hands-on role involving injection and/or blow molding processes and tooling

Technical Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of molding equipment operations, troubleshooting, and setup
Practical experience working with PLCs, HMIs, and servo systems
Skilled in diagnosing issues involving sensors, motion systems, and robotics integration
Capable of interpreting and troubleshooting from electrical schematics
Knowledgeable in various thermoplastics (e.g., HDPE, PET, PP) and how material behavior impacts processing
Comfortable applying Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methods
Experienced in mold design, process qualification, and cycle optimization

Preferred Attributes

Lean Six Sigma certification(s)
Familiarity with ERP platforms and digital manufacturing tools
Understanding of regulatory standards in the medical, food, or consumer packaging sectors

Contact: Ian Godfrey
igodfrey@hotrun.net
Cell: 416-417-7959

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