Description
Job Title: Senior Molding Process EngineerLocation: Everett, WA Employment Type: Salaried full-time direct employee Industry: AerospaceCompensation: $145K - $165KAbout the Opportunity:Oversees the technical/manufacturing aspects of the Injection Molding Department. improves injection molding processes to increase production output, product quality, part manufacturability and reduce costs including scrap and rework.
What You'll Do:- Provide sustaining process engineering support to plastic injection molding operations utilizing sound injection molding principles and practices.
- Optimize existing molding processes. Conduct process experiments in support of improvement.
- Develop new injection molding programs for new products.
- Reduce set up time, scrap, run time and other process waste.
- Identify and implement improvements for molded parts handling and secondary processing.
- Lead pilot and test run as needed to validate design and mold changes. Work closely with Quality to ensure molded parts meet drawing requirements.
- Help project manager with molding transfer activities.
- Host customer on-site for pilot runs related to molding process qualification.
- Help train process technicians and press operators.
- Recommend mold tooling improvements to customer.
- Help resolve part dimensional problems related to the injection molding process.
- Submit Engineering Change Orders for process improvements and customer design changes
- Help support other manufacturing processes at Vaupell as needed.
- Coordinate repair of damaged tools with Vaupell tool maintenance team and/or customer.
- Learn the injection molding Best Practices from other company sites and implement.
About Acara SolutionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Job Requirements
What You'll Bring (Requirements):Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering Min 5 years of exp in injection molding that includes knowledge of injection molding methods, techniques, equipment and processes.Min 2 years of project management responsibilities This is an ITAR facility - U.S. Persons Required
What Sets You Apart (Preferred):RJG Master Molder certificationLEAN Six Sigma training, belt or knowledge and ideally LEAN SMED best practices CAD proficiency/design background After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences.
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