This is a hybrid position, supporting our Little Rock, AR and Shawnee, OK locations. Candidates are ideally located in the Northwest Arkansas area.
Job Overview
As a Sr Process Engineer, you are responsible for providing expert support in process standardization and capability improvements in plastic processing and innovative technologies for injection molding operations. You will function as a technical resource to ensure that injection molding operations process standards for Georg Fischer are compliant.
- Implements best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all injection molding sites.
- Supports sites in process optimization and control, such as cost reduction, quality improvement, etc.
- Develops and drives professional training in Injection Molding.
- Supports standardized injection molding processes.
- Fosters collaboration, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation across the organization's injection molding operations to enhance operational performance and competitive advantage.
- Provides technical support in procurement of injection molding machines (specification, acceptance test, ramp up)
- Supports sites in mold concept design, shrinkage and mold qualification.
- Explores Injection Molding technology trends relevant for Georg Fischer.
- Performs feasibility test for new technologies and processes.
- Keeps innovative technology in injection molding of equipment, processes and automation.
- Trains / mentors Manufacturing/Process Engineers, Process Specialists and Manufacturing Maintenance Technicians.
- Works closely with manufacturing groups to maintain a seamless transition of new molds and new equipment to production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Plastics/Polymer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in Injection Molding Process Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Experience with semi-crystalline and amorphous plastics and ability to process materials through various types (makes) of injection molding and extrusion machines.
- Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing plastic processing, including shrinkage management, mold qualification, post-molding operations, auxiliary equipment integration, and product testing.
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques.
- Ability to travel 50% or more.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Plastics injection molding: 10 years (Required)
- Root cause analysis: 1 year (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shawnee, OK 74804
