Process Engineer - Plastic Blow Molding

Job Title: Process Engineer - Plastic Blow Molding (No Remote)

Locations: New York, NY

Job details::-

• You have a solid background in molding process management and engineering, including extrusion blow molding and plastics injection molding
• Previous experience with Cincinnati, Graham, Hitian, Davis Standard, or similar blow molding and injection molding machines/technology is preferred
• You are an innovative self-starter with excellent organizational and time-management skills
• You are a team player with a history of successful, cross-departmental collaboration
• You are a skilled communicator who can translate complex molding processes to employees of varying skill levels and education, from new hires to management
• Experience providing support and managing accumulator head blow molders

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• Provide technical input and support to the Engineering Department for new mold designs and modifications as needed
• Develop innovative techniques for monitoring our current molding process (including melt temperature measurement, SPC, and more) to enhance product quality and reduce error
• Evaluate and manage communications with outside supplier sources for molded parts, components, molds, and tooling as necessary
• Assist in the development and provide ongoing support to molding department technicians and supervisors to enhance their current understanding of the molding process and communicate changes as necessary
• Support Plastic Mold Technician setup and processing responsibilities as needed
• Set specifications and monitor molding manufacturing processes to implement cost and quality improvements while maintaining all product specifications required by our customers
• Work collaboratively with our Production Control, Quality Control, Molding, and Maintenance departments to develop and manage process specifications for all molder/mold combinations in the plant
• Establish and monitor PM procedures (cleaning, storage, restoration, etc.) for all molding equipment and deliver programs and reports to Upper Management for review
• Work closely with our Molding Department Supervisors to reduce waste and optimize cycle times through set up and scrap reduction and improved material and machine utilization