The Plastics Engineer is responsible for designing and optimizing processes for large scale manufacturing, planning and testing production methods, and overseeing facility operations for materials and other goods made with plastics. This role involves creating specifications, establishes manufacturing control plans, research, data analysis, and hands on work to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the production of plastic products.
• Design plastics or injection-mold fabrication processes.
• Create and improve injection-mold machinery.
• Analyze manufacturing data and suggest improvements.
• Analyze production and machinery line.
• Ensure quality output of membrane extrusion.
• Develop and design engineered plastic parts, insert molded parts and assemblies.
• Interact with internal customers, suppliers, and internal resources.
• Establish the parameters for an optimal molding environment.
• Design necessary components.
• Ensure environment to make plastics is appropriate.
• Analyze quality control and correct flaws.
• Work with other team members and vendors.
• Review existing validation reports.
• Create new reports and verifications.
• Analyze moldflow, part advisor analysis, finite element analysis, and stress/fatigue analysis on plastics.
• Design hot/cold runner molds.
• Develop 3D solid mold designs.
• Create water diagrams and hot runner wiring schematics.
• Prepare mold-filling simulations.
• Work with SQE to approve new supplier for molded parts, optimize the process at supplier’s manufacturing process
High Impact Behaviors:
• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.
