ACARA Jobs
Molding Process Engineer
Apply- ID: 543210
- Posted: 9/4/2024
- Location: Elkhorn, WI
- Category: Pro - Engineering
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
Acara Solutions is looking for a Process Engineer for one of our clients in Elkhorn, WI.
Job Duties:
Provides Engineering support and optimization improvements on established equipment including vision systems, auxiliary equipment, automation, robots, end of arm tooling, packaging, elastomer molding, assembly and other processing systems for an elastomeric molding manufacturer. The engineer will develop processes by establishing molding cycles of new and existing molds. The engineer will also define pre and post molded processes for components to optimize efficiencies, yields and productivity. This individual will provide engineering support to production by troubleshooting molding processes and tooling, and by defining mold maintenance requirements.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop programs and/or methods to optimize productivity and reduce cycle time, manufacturing losses, and overall costs.
- Assure that the process adheres to ISO standards
- Continuously improve existing processes using design of experiments and other methods to increase efficiencies.
- Support the product development process by assisting the program teams as necessary to ensure successful product launches.
- Mold validation process set-up, troubleshooting and process monitoring.
- Quotes, procures, modifies and validates both new and existing production mold tooling.
- Resolves technical tooling and process problems associated with both new and old tooling.
- Assists in selection of tooling vendors.
- Directs vendor interface, coordinates in-process changes and approves tooling upon completion.
- Works with our vendors to perform new or modified component validations as applicable; determines the requirements and directs any tooling upgrades to existing tooling.
- Monitors all molding operations, tracking efficiency and potential issues.
- Scientific approach to problem solving machine issues. Tracks statistical data and utilizes SPC to continuously monitor and improve the efficiency of the molding operations.
- Participates in variation scrap and cost reduction opportunities.
- Works as a cross-functional team member with involvement in processes, various designs, troubleshooting, project management and cost analysis.
- Assists in the collection of information, selection and implementation of new molding projects.
- Creates procedures, routings and BOM's. Assists with corrective actions to resolve non-conformances as root causes are identified.
- Optimize manufacturing practices.
- Improve work force by training Process Technicians and Mold Technicians on efficient machine
- Other projects and tasks as assigned.
Job Requirements
Requirements
- Position requires 4 years of working knowledge of injection molding. Preference towards experience with LSR and rubber.
- Working knowledge of molding technology with emphasis on injection molding, SPC, DOE and GD & T. Detailed knowledge of mold and part design
- Proficiency with MS Office software suites (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Excellent communication and record-keeping skills
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.