Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive 401k matching
• Health, dental, short term disability and life insurance
• Optional suite of additional benefits at reduced prices
• Flexible work options
• Cash incentive bonus program for qualifying positions
• Paid vacation and holidays (12 scheduled and 3 floating)

Career Opportunity:

• We are searching for a Senior Molding Process Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing equipment and processes that produce high quality injection molded products. They will work to increase the effectiveness of injection-molding processes in the manufacturing field. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team!
• How you will impact the company:
• Lead Injection molding process development projects from concept to production handover. Assure injection mold process’ and related equipment meet the needs of internal and external customers. Provide timelines, and regular project updates. Control all cost, delivery, and quality objectives
• Develop Injection molding process’ for mold tools as required using scientific methods and disciplined documentation practices
• Prepare all injection molding equipment for new projects. Work with tooling and automation Engineers to ensure that injection molding machines and all peripheral equipment required for new injection mold tools are available and are properly sized for the project.
• Execute PQ’s for new molded components and collect data for PQ reports
• Complete PQ reports to transfer products into ongoing production
• Provide daily production support to the molding operation using statistical analysis.
• Prepare requests for project funding and monitor spending against budget through completion of the project
• Leads continuous improvement efforts within the value stream to realize improved cavitation, cycle time, improved quality and reduced scrap.
• Ability to build talent in hourly workforce
• Able to identify improvement areas, draft improvement plan and execute the plan.
• Research and develop new manufacturing processes.
• Ensure quality output of molded components.
• Design necessary components.
• Execute and analyze Mold Flow Reports to determine root cause issues on existing molds and to drive improvement in cycle time and part fill quality.

What you need to succeed:

• Four (4) year degree in engineering preferred with a minimum of five (5) years experience in Injection Molding Process.
• Knowledge of Scientific Molding is preferred
• Willingness to travel domestically & internationally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping capability
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills in order to manage multiple responsibilities with little to no supervision
• High level of initiative and flexibility in adapting to changing needs of a dynamic work environment
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Master Molder / RJG Qualification preferred.

Physical requirements:

• Lifting is required frequently throughout the shift. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. un-assisted
• Other physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling & pushing, stooping & crouching, color determination, grasping, reaching, speaking and listening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $84,000.00 - $129,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thomaston, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Plastic Injection Molding: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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