[ref. r01326221] Process Engineer - Automotive Injection Molding - Michael Page

apartmentMichael Page placeArlington Heights calendar_month 

About Our Client

My client is a well-established, growing manufacturer of injection-molded components, serving customers primarily in the automotive OEM and medical device spaces. They are highly vertically integrated, doing everything in-house from R&D to machine design to production.

This has set them up for substantial growth moving forward, both organically and through plans for strategic acquisitions. Though they are growing, the company places a lot of value on close company culture, and maintain that mentality through company events and plenty of philanthropic projects.

Job Description
  • Set up & maintain production in the company's injection molding cell, including machine set-up, troubleshooting, operating, and repair.
  • Plan and implement engineering changes.
  • Participate in cross-functional team, from concept stages through product life cycles to optimize profit and meet customer, marketing, financial and corporate growth objectives.
  • Provide guidance/mentorship to new machinists/engineers.
  • Create and implement standard operating procedures and work instructions
  • Monitor and perform preventative maintenance in molding manufacturing cell
  • Participate in product design reviews to determine feasibility of manufacturing.
  • Play key role in all phases in process development and improvement.
  • Coordinate budget recommendations for acquisition of new equipment/machinery.
  • Ensure efficiency of production starting from new product design
  • Work collaboratively across production, quality, and engineering to address any issues and ensure customer satisfaction
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant
  • 4+ years' experience in plastic injection molding and operating plastic injection molding equipment
  • Demonstrated problem solving knowledge pertaining to product design, tooling design, process development/improvement and/or machinery design and development.
  • Experience with QAD or other MRP systems
  • Strong working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing tools
  • Experience working in 3D modeling software, SolidWorks preferred
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
What's on Offer
  • Base salary $105,000-$125,000 depending on level of experience
  • Annual bonus incentive up to 15% based on company profitability and personal metrics
  • 3% 401k match
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 2 weeks PTO
  • 13 company holidays
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