Process Engineer for Injection Mold

MUST HAVE INJECTION MOLDING EXPERIENCE

REPORT TO: General Manager of Production Engineering

DESCRIPTION:

Leads and oversees multiple new process projects from concept through final plant hand-off. Performs engineering/technical assignments to a process or processes in the injection mold operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all responsibilities of process engineer based on previous titles of process Engineer Level 1.
• Equipment control conditions, along with start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Continuous improvement activities.
• Scrap reduction.
• Responsible for processing and troubleshooting of all machines and assisting other areas (i.e. Mississippi or Ohio) in trouble shooting and processing as required.
• Leads and oversees the entire processing project while meeting all customer schedule trial builds and launches.
• Must work in a safe manner in compliance with KNA policies and maintain an awareness of danger to themselves and others.
• Support the implementation, achievement, and maintenance of the Quality and Environmental Policies and Procedures.
• Authorities for an employee are granted by means of work instructions, policies and procedures and/or direction provided by management to meet the requirements of the customer.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma + 10 Years Maintenance Experience; or BS Degree in ME, IE, or ET; or AAS in Mechatronics, Maintenance, or Tooling

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years' experience and knowledge of injection mold operations with the ability
• to solve problems (root cause).
• Must be able to operate and troubleshoot the machinery, tools, and equipment in the assigned area (i.e. Injection Mold machine).

SKILLS:

• Experience working with Windows operating system as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in AutoCad, and/or Solidworks experience.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to write technical reports.
• Proficient at troubleshooting - root cause analysis and problem solving techniques.
• Proficient in forming, automation, and pokayoke processes.
• Knowledge of ISO/IATF.

TRAINING SPECIFIC TO POSITION:

• Understanding of Injection Mold Tooling to provide input for changes and tool design.

WORK ENVIROMENT:

• This job operates in an office and manufacturing environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment the noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds The employee may also be required to work in hot temperatures.

This job description should not be construed to imply the above duties and responsibilities are exclusive standards for this position Incumbents should be prepared to follow other instructions and perform other duties as assigned/required by the DGM of Engineering and/or VP or SVP of Engineering.