Injection Molding - Process Engineer - Lean manufacturing

To effectively develop and implement documentation, procedures, systems, programs, tools, and studies for the purpose of making continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to customers.

Job Functions:

•To provide engineering support to manufacturing for new and existing products and processes. •To provide a dedicated engineering link (liaison) between product development and manufacturing to ensure effective transitions of new products from engineering to manufacturing; including developing work aids, documentation, equipment, gauging, and initial operator training. •To investigate and analyze customer complaints, internal quality escapes, deviation requests, and other indicators of quality and process control such as scrap and rework; then refine the manufacturing process and/or submit an engineering change request to eliminate the root cause of such complaints, escapes, scrap, and rework. •To establish and maintain accurate production standards and support the goal of improved efficiency and lower cost of manufactured and purchased materials and components. •To develop effective quality systems and tools for the quality department, production staff and suppliers based on specifications and functional requirement provided by the engineering department. •To continuously improve the quality of all manufacturing processes and purchased materials by emphasizing prevention rather than inspection or assessment. •To provide a safe, ergonomically sound, and environmental friendly production process.

Education and Experience Requirements:

•B.S./B.A. Degree in engineering/science discipline. •4-6 years experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Quality Engineering. •Prior experience in injection molding. •Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.). •Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly. •Working knowledge of ISO quality standards. •Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods. •Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments. •Competency with computer aided drawing tools for creating specifications for fixture/assembly aids, gauges and machine designs, as well as floor plans. •Proficiency in creating and maintaining visual work instructions. •Experience with six-sigma or other methods to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control process capability. •Ability to execute process technology transfers for developing multi-site/multi-supplier manufacturing capabilities. •Ability to travel, domestic and international, on short notice. •PE, CQE or CQA Certification desirable.

We offer competitive salary & benefits including:

Comprehensive medical, dental and prescription plans, Life insurances, Vacation and Holiday, 401(k) with company match.

Performance Bonus Program, Company Fitness Facility, Tuition reimbursement and much more!

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

www.computerstaffingusa.com

(860) 656-9644