3rd Shift Injection Molding Process Engineer

General Job Duties:

• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
  
• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
  
• Follow company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees as described in the Work Plant Rules and Work Safety Rules.
  
• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies, and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor in order that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur.
  
• Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned tasks.
  
• To perform daily cross-functional job assignments in all areas of your assigned department per the established procedures and work guidance.
  
• Participate and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives, and activities.
  
• Clean all assigned work areas after completion of the required work according to 5s standards.
  
• Maintain proper radio etiquette when using company radios, PA system, and phone, business use only.
  
• Maintain professionalism when representing the company.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

Specific Job Duties:

• Monitor and analyze molding process performance for continuous improvement opportunities, researching and implementing cost reduction and product reliability solutions.
• Train Process Techs, Mold Setters, and Color Coordinators
• Assist in establishing process control limits and standard work instructions.
• Provide process information to support time studies and accounting.
• Develop and implement processing and tooling standards that promote SMED principles.
• Assist in layout, tooling design, and programming robotics for automated part removal and other post-molding operations.
• Make recommendations, plan, and suggestions that promote continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Identify and Implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead mold trials, PPAP submissions, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Establish and maintain validated process parameters (scientific molding approach)
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Troubleshoot molding defects (short shots, flash, warpage, sinks, burns)
• Support new product launches and APQP activities.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap, cycle time, and downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions (8D, CAPA)
• Collaborate with tooling teams on mold design, modifications, and maintenance
• Monitor and analyze process data to ensure stability and capability (Cp/Cpk)