Process Engineer in Greenville, Michigan at Clarion Technologies

Job Title: Process Engineer

Department: Technical

Position Description: Manufacturing support position with responsibilities focused upon the development and optimization of new products and processes.

Primary Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

-Perform all 1st shot samples at the manufacturing plant and buy off/approve the hand off of the tool to the production team for the Launch group.

-Program robots, build EOAT and trouble shot problems- Wittman Robots and Sepro Robots

-Develop, optimize, and document new/improved processes in support of manufacturing.

-Identify, review, and recommend new technologies in support of business objectives.

-Develop and support continuous improvement plans.

-Troubleshoot complex process, tool, and machine issues.

- RJG Master Mold 1 and 2

-Wide range of different of Injection Molding Presses. Cincinnati’s, Arburg. Van Dorn, Toshibas

Additional Responsibilities:

-Provide technical support to manufacturing/process operations, as required.

-Update and maintain process monitoring documents to meet production needs, as required.

-Provide technical support to manufacturing/process operations as required.

-Participate in Launch meetings, review tool drawings, part drawings, mold flows, and DFMs as required.

-Initiate and participate, as needed, for internal problem solving/improvement activities.

-Other duties as assigned by management.

Other Requirements:

-Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 2 years of related experience and/or training.

-Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of associates.

-Ability to apply basic math skills – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

- Proficient use of personal computer and computer operation within a network environment.

- Experienced with Part detection systems

- Experienced with scrap and cost reductions

-Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced engineering, modern computer techniques, and state of the art plastic technology.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under extreme deadline pressure.

-Ability to support overtime during the week or weekends.

-Ability and willingness to travel to other manufacturing sites and support if needed.

Position Key Interfaces

Internal:

-All Clarion associates at all locations

-Clarion Corporate manufacturing support

External:

-Clarion’s customers

-Clarion’s vendors

Key Measure Accountability:

-Safety

-Quality

-Judgement/Decision making

-Teamwork/Interpersonal skills

-Attention to detail and accuracy of work

-Cost savings

-Time management