Process Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Centennial, CO, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 1-5 years of injection molding experience or Bachelor’s degree in plastics engineering
- Proficiency with CAD software
- Experience following work instructions, process documentation, and procedures to ensure safe working conditions
- A team-driven attitude to work together and support department initiatives
- The ability to complete production paperwork, which includes inventory accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communications required
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Team-oriented
- Must be detail-oriented and produce high quality work in a high-volume environment
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to remain detail-oriented and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Travel as required, 10%
Full description
Company Description:
Plastic Molding Technology (PMT) manufactures high precision plastic parts for automotive, telecommunications, medical device, renewable energy, and industrial customers. The primary manufacturing processes are injection molding and thermoforming. PMT has ~100 injection molding presses at its two primary manufacturing locations in El Paso, TX and Centennial, CO (a suburb of Denver).
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment
- Growth potential within the company
**Role Description:
**The Process Engineer is responsible for engineering activities focused on injection molding and associated manufacturing processes. This role involves process design, optimization, troubleshooting, and innovation for polymer-based products. The Process Engineer ensures consistent quality, efficiency, and reliability of manufacturing processes while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and optimize injection molding and extrusion processes to ensure consistent quality and efficiency
- Design, test, and validate tooling, equipment, and processes for new product introductions
- Monitor and troubleshoot production processes to resolve issues and improve performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures
- Assist with investigations into process deviations, root causes, and corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and company quality systems, including IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements
- Manage supplier relationships for tooling and raw materials, ensuring quality and delivery timelines are met
- Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for polymer processing
- Provide technical support and training to production and maintenance teams regarding molding and extrusion equipment
- Lead projects related to process development, scale-up, and commercialization of new polymer products
- Analyze data to identify trends, improve process efficiency, and reduce scrap rates
- Contribute to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular risk assessments
- Ensure materials compatibility and evaluate raw materials to meet performance requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 1-5 years of injection molding experience or Bachelor’s degree in plastics engineering
- Proficiency with CAD software
- Experience following work instructions, process documentation, and procedures to ensure safe working conditions