Process Engineer I
Spectrum Plastics Group · SPG - Minneapolis - Minneapolis , MN 55426
SUMMARY:
Develop repeatable new and improve existing manufacturing processes for producing quality parts on time to our customer requirements.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develop and improve processes to ensure production requirements can be met on time in a cost- effective and safe manner.
- Troubleshoot and correct problems in the manufacturing processes to improve output quality and productivity.
- Provide training and properly documented instructions to production personnel to ensure transition of development projects into production-ready processes meets customer expectations.
- Actively promote and drive a culture of safety.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate and expedite corrections to tools or processes to ensure tool work or corrective actions are implemented accurately and in an efficient manner.
- Develop repeatable processes.
- Identify any necessary tooling modification and ensure it is properly defined and executed. Analyze tooling and processing problems at time of sampling new tools. Complete Cycle Sheets for each sampling.
- Ensure that any necessary tooling modification is properly defined and executed. Analyze tooling and processing problems.
- Sample molds and develop capable processes using scientific molding procedures.
- Route and expedite piece parts, from mold sampling, through secondary operation procedures. Modify manufacturing procedures and routing as necessary.
- Work with production personnel to improve existing processes. Member of Material Review Board.
- Assess the need, define and perform Design of Experiments.
- Review new mold drawings and provide input as to feasibility. Quote, develop and maintain sampling, rework or repair projects requiring engineering support.