**We are looking for a Blow Molding Engineer!**
- Desired an Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineer or related field, with 5 years of experience in a position as a Blow Molding Engineer or similar role. Needed experience using machine controls to input settings and do high level troubleshooting. Also looking for technical experience in injection molding of thermoplastics related to Design for Manufacturability of molds, processing of thermoplastics, robotics, automation and hot runner systems.- Some requirements are:
- Familiarity with statistical problem-solving techniques
- English Knowledge
- Resin knowledge (PPE, etc.)
**What will you do?**
- Provides molding expertise in plastic components, design for manufacturability /mold-ability, design for improved / outstanding tooling and scientific molding principles.
- Ensure Blow Molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and connected systems are set to parameters and meet quality standards and all production goals.
- Set up and start up molding machines according to established process parameters.
- Establish new project mold process parameters by conducting trials.
- Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems and document process changes.
- Manage machine process efficiency initiatives, scrap minimization, materials conservation.
- Start and shut down machines.
- Troubleshoot and properly countermeasure any problems with the blow mold machines.
- Understand the importance of reducing and re-using material scrap to protect our environment and save costs.
- Identify and request mold repair as needed.
- Coach mold setting Team as needed.
- Coach and discipline Process Techs on daily performance by monitoring tasks performed.
- High cavitation/hot runner experience preferred
- Establish robust, repeatable and reproducible process parameters
- Examines parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear.
- Observes and tests the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices
- Lead role for new product launches and bottle qualifications
- Adjusting heats, parison adjustments, air pressure adjustments, machinal adjustments to the molds, cooling adjustments/dwell time, consistent resin flow so the container will within the customer requirements
- Advise Plant Operators, Maintenance and Set Up Tech on machine adjustments, maintenance and processing, improvements in design and/or modifications needed to molds or tooling.
- Key Words: Field Service, Machine Installations, Blow Molding, Rigid Plastic Containers, Blow Molding Process, Parison, Resin, HDPE, Uniloy, Jommars, Rocheleau, Aoki, Bekum, Plastic Bottles & Containers