Sr. Process Engineer
- Compensation
- $120K–$135K / yr
- Location
- Oxford, CT, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Plastics, Industrial) and 8+ years of hands-on process engineering experience in plastics manufacturing, with strong injection molding expe
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and move around the production floor for extended periods. Capable of lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination fo
- Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance Statement: PTA Plastics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. As part of this co
Full description
Company Overview:
PTA Plastics, an employee-owned and innovative leader in the plastic injection molding, contract manufacturing and tool-building industry, is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our dynamic team.
At PTA Plastics, we’re more than just a manufacturer; we partner with Fortune 500 OEMs in the medical device, defense, homeland security, and technology sectors, constantly pushing the boundaries of product development and manufacturing excellence. As an employee-owned company, every team member has a stake in our success, creating a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where innovation thrives.
Job Summary:
The Senior Process Engineer plays a vital role in the injection molding team by creating, analyzing, improving, and adjusting molding processes to optimize cost, quality, and throughput of the molding operations. The Molding Process Engineer will be responsible for sampling, process development, and documentation of new injection molds as well as existing molds; in addition to mold validation and sampling.
Pay: $120,000 - $135,000 annually
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop and optimize injection molding processes for new and existing molds using scientific molding principles.
Lead mold sampling, process development, validation activities, and production launches.
Work with Quality to establish and maintain consistent part quality, process controls, and monitoring systems.
Troubleshoot molding processes, tooling, materials, automation, and equipment issues.
Collect and analyze process data to identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, cycle time, and process capability.
Document and maintain process sheets, setup standards, work instructions, and validation documentation.
Assist with the creation and maintenance of Control Plans, PFMEAs, process flows, and related manufacturing documentation.
Participate in mold design reviews, material reviews, and formal print reviews.
Provide input on mold, tooling, automation, and equipment designs to ensure alignment with process requirements and manufacturing objectives.
Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE), capability studies, and process validations for new and modified processes.
Provide technical leadership and support for cost reduction, scrap reduction, cycle time improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work with Operations, Tooling, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to develop, strengthen, and maintain troubleshooting and process improvement activities.
Serve as a technical resource for resolving molding defects, dimensional issues, and process-related production challenges.