This is a hybrid position, supporting our Little Rock, AR and Shawnee, OK locations. Candidates are ideally located in the Northwest Arkansas area.

Job Overview
As a Sr Process Engineer, you are responsible for providing expert support in process standardization and capability improvements in plastic processing and innovative technologies for injection molding operations. You will function as a technical resource to ensure that injection molding operations process standards for Georg Fischer are compliant.

• Implements best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all injection molding sites.
• Supports sites in process optimization and control, such as cost reduction, quality improvement, etc.
• Develops and drives professional training in Injection Molding.
• Supports standardized injection molding processes.
• Fosters collaboration, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation across the organization's injection molding operations to enhance operational performance and competitive advantage.
• Provides technical support in procurement of injection molding machines (specification, acceptance test, ramp up)
• Supports sites in mold concept design, shrinkage and mold qualification.
• Explores Injection Molding technology trends relevant for Georg Fischer.
• Performs feasibility test for new technologies and processes.
• Keeps innovative technology in injection molding of equipment, processes and automation.
• Trains / mentors Manufacturing/Process Engineers, Process Specialists and Manufacturing Maintenance Technicians.
• Works closely with manufacturing groups to maintain a seamless transition of new molds and new equipment to production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Plastics/Polymer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in Injection Molding Process Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with semi-crystalline and amorphous plastics and ability to process materials through various types (makes) of injection molding and extrusion machines.
• Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing plastic processing, including shrinkage management, mold qualification, post-molding operations, auxiliary equipment integration, and product testing.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Ability to travel 50% or more.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Plastics injection molding: 10 years (Required)
• Root cause analysis: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bentonville, AR