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Pexco · 4 weeks ago

Process Engineer - Plastic Extrusion

Morrisville, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Pexco LLC is a leading component supplier across various industrial end markets, primarily engaged in designing and manufacturing extruded plastic products. The Process Engineer will be responsible for designing tooling and developing processes to improve quality and productivity while collaborating with multiple teams to meet project objectives.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Maintains compliance with the Company and plant safety policies and procedures

Completes all annual training as required

Design tooling and develop processes for mono and co-extrusion plastic profiles, tubes and secondary fabrication individually or with other Process Engineers

Lead new tooling development process for the project assigned using hands-on approach to meet customer expectation with quality and on time delivery of samples

Partners with other staff members; production, maintenance and QC to develop the process to get first article samples approved

Coordinate the tooling needs for new products with Die Development, technicians, Production Manager and other involved in producing first article samples

Oversee the tool making activities in the machine shop and ensure the tools produced by the machine shop can meet the design criteria and are up to the company’s high standard for design and workmanship

Serve in the role of systems analyst for the machine shop and coordinating the company’s contact in this area with outside vendors

Coordinate the tool making activities in the machine shop and work closely with other engineers and VP of Engineering to establish priorities for the shop to ensure that the tooling delivered to the line is complete

Work with Supply Chain Manager to coordinate the procurement needs for the machine shop, including steel, other metals, and shop supplies

Support other department and Pexco sites in their tooling needs. Actively seek ways to improvise process efficiencies by way of redevelopment in the shortest possible lead time and most effective design

Troubleshoot process difficulties on daily basis and support production

Work with Production Manager to coordinate a timely response to the need for rebuilding tooling or handling other special tooling needs that cannot be planned for in advance

Work on continuous improvement projects for efficiencies & reduce scrap

Plan, develop and coordinate tool development trials

Maintain engineering database and documentation as required

Think outside the box

Perform other accountabilities as assigned

Qualification

Plastic extrusion die designProcess developmentAutoCADPlastic resins knowledgeProject managementTechnical drawing interpretationMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skills