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Job Summary
General Purpose:
This position is responsible for providing support to all injection molding operations, reducing scrap and set-up times, optimizing cycle times, and performing validations related to materials, presses, and molds as necessary, with a sharp focus on continuous improvement.
Principle Accountabilities:
- Establish a robust process window for all injection molded components using Scientific Molding techniques along with Design for Experiments (DOE’s)Understand manufacturing and test equipment concepts, technologies and techniques
- Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and utilization, and equipment layout
- Coordinates maintenance and drive technical activities for cGMP compliant manufacturing improvement
- Conduct process validation and optimization activities, including DOE (Design of Experiments) studies, process capability analysis, and root cause analysis, to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance process robustness.
- Create and manage process documentation such as work instructions and set-up instructions
- Develop new manufacturing equipment and processes; write equipment specifications.
- Define equipment maintenance requirements, identify root-causes of equipment failures and develop hands-on maintenance skills.
- Prepares technical writing including new Procedures, URS, Risk Assessments, Safety Assessments, and Functionality Tests
- Work with other engineering stakeholders and customers on problem solving and continuous improvement to the design of equipment and products and may develop corrective and preventive action plans
- May be involved in development and update of PFMEA for new products
- May participate in control plan development
- Write and update work instructions and other documents (e.g. specifications, procedures)
- Examines and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Confers with production group concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
- Coordinates with customers to identify product specifications and design changes and responds to customer request.
- Provides information for management recommendations from a technical and technical cost perspective.
- Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding is required.
- Troubleshoot molding / manufacturing processes to mitigate production defects
- Must have excellent knowledge of injection molding presses (hydraulic and electric), molds, mold design and other related processing equipment such as hoppers/loaders, blenders, dryers, sprue pickers, hot runner systems etc.
- Must have experience designing manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters.
- Must have experience developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods.
- Must have experience working with common molding grade plastics such as Polypropylene, Polycarbonate, ABS, Nylon etc.
- RJG Master Molder Certification or equivalent preferred
- Prior EOAT (End of Arm Tooling), six axis robot and programming experience preferred
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)
$122,600.00 USD - $168,600.00 USD Annual
Job Category
Production Engineering
Is Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
