
Manufacturing Engineer
MGS Manufacturing
- Germantown, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist with troubleshooting new or existing plastic injection molding jobs, identifying root causes of issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Lead or assist in cost-saving projects related to plastic molding processes and material utilization.
- Work on process flow improvement projects to optimize efficiency in plastic injection molding operations.
- Improve ergonomic concerns in plastic molding jobs to enhance worker safety and performance.
- Assist in the implementation of large, multi-mold jobs, ensuring coordination of resources and alignment with production goals.
- Support tool qualifications for new molds and ensure they meet required specifications.
- Recommend new or modified components for plastic injection molding machinery to enhance performance.
- Conduct tests, such as process window studies and design of experiments, to investigate equipment performance and optimize plastic injection molding processes.
- Analyze test results and recommend modifications or adjustments to meet specifications.
- Document test procedures, results, numerical data, and recommendations for changes in processes or test methods.
- Identify and document problems relating to the product, process, and quality system, and suggest appropriate solutions.
- Any other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Completion of an accredited two-year technical college program or a four-year university program in a related field of study is preferred.
- Experience in plastics injection molding or a similar field is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of plastic injection molding processes is preferred.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting injection molding machinery and plastic molding issues is preferred.
- Mechanical skills.
- Knowledge of mold design, materials, and manufacturing processes is preferred.