Process Engineer

Company: Asyst Technologies
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

. Who We Are:ASYST Technologies, LLC is a state-of-the-art injection molding and automation facility located in Kenosha, WI. ASYST is known for engineered solutions, motion transfer assemblies, and problem solving in the automotive industry.Culture:At ASYST, we want to provide all our employees a sense of community. We are proud to be involved in the Kenosha community by volunteering and giving back locally in our area. ASYST wants you to be successful in any career path you choose at our company. Our managers will share their expert knowledge and discuss thoughts and ideas for continuous improvement. We will provide training and guidance to expand your potential and explore creative ways of thinking. Give us your best and we'll give you ours.Summary of Position:Perform all necessary duties to setup and maintain production on Engel plastic injection molding machines. Clean, change and repair tools as needed. Gather information necessary to setup and run sample orders. Perform all necessary maintenance on the machines. Key TasksPlans trials or sequence of trials or equipment changesDetermines process variables and rangesInterfaces with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues working with the Quality Department Develops processes for new tooling to produce parts at quoted costIssues process standards to production and ensure that they are adhered toRecommends and justifies budget recommendations for capital equipment related to the processDevelop, recommend, and implement corrective action to improve scrap and efficienciesStudy and recommend improvements on job setups Perform new tool samples and/or attend tool samples performed at outside sourcesTroubleshoot current process for any potential improvementMakes recommendations during new product design to ensure the most efficiency at production timeAudits processing paperwork Duties:Perform all necessary duties to set up and maintain production in molding manufacturing cell including and not limited to machine set-up, troubleshooting, operating, repair and cleaningMonitor and perform preventative maintenance in molding manufacturing cell including clean roomRecommends and coordinates equipment changes and improvementsParticipate in cross-functional team, from conceptual stages through product life cycles to optimize profit and meet customer, marketing, financial and corporate growth objectivesProvide direction and training for all permanent and temporary production workforce additionsPerform design of experiments to optimize product/process functionPrepare procedures and work instructions as neededParticipate in product design reviews for manufacturing feasibilityAssist management and engineering in all phases of process developmentAnalyzes trial and designed experiment results to solve problems and reduce defectsRecommends and justifies budget recommendations for capital equipment related to the processRequired to maintain a database including historical process informationEstablish all parameters for processing of all tools and jobsMakes recommendations during new product design to ensure the most efficiency at production timeInterfaces with Production, Engineering, Quality, customers and suppliers in order to achieve the program objectivesAudits processing paperworkOther duties as assignedEducation and Experience:Minimum of high school diploma or equivalentMinimum of two years of experience in plastic injection molding and operating plastic injection molding equipment or equivalent combination of advanced education and experienceDemonstrated creative problem solving around product design, tooling design/debug, process development and/or machinery design and developmentWorking knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Solid communication skills, both written and verbalPreferred:Experience with QAD or other MRP systemKnowledge and/or experience of Lean Manufacturing techniques or equivalent and all the tools associated with successful implementationWorking knowledge in SolidWorks 3D design and SmarTeam product data management softwareExperience performing design of experimentsPrototyping skills (basic machine shop skills) PI201973939

Keywords: Asyst Technologies, Kenosha , Process Engineer, Engineering , Kenosha, Wisconsin