ROCKET RACK® · 1 day ago
Molding Process Engineer
ROCKET RACK® is focused on manufacturing and innovation, seeking a Molding Process Engineer to lead and optimize thermoset compression molding processes. The role involves collaborating with team members, troubleshooting processes, and driving continuous improvement to enhance production efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Lead, optimize, and troubleshoot thermoset compression molding processes for fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP/SMC/BMC) enclosures
Collaborate with operators, mold leads, supervisors and managers-70% of time on plant floor
Write and maintain setup sheets, molding documentation, training guides, and SOPs
Own process troubleshooting and material troubleshooting
Train and mentor team members; drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
Interface with tool shops and support capital projects for new equipment and automation
Directly impact scrap reduction and production efficiency
Qualification
Required
5+ years' direct experience in thermoset compression molding (SMC/BMC) or closely related field
Strong hands-on understanding of molding processes, molding machines, and mold tooling
Effective communicator and collaborator-respects others, values teamwork and models The Collaborative Way
Experience with hydraulic press systems (100T–1000T+), heating processes (oil, electric), and mold applications
Proven record in process and material troubleshooting
DOE experience for process optimization and root cause analysis
Goal and process driven-comfortable driving change to deliver results
Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
Preferred
Allen Bradley PLC/HMI experience—able to read and edit code for process controls
Experience with SMC/BMC, thermoset processes or oil-heated molding operations
Experience in high mix, low-volume manufacturing
Benefits
Full benefits package
Company
ROCKET RACK®
ROCKET RACK® is a patented, installment-ready mounting & support system for electrical conduit and process piping.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
Arch Grants
2012-05-07Grant· $0.05M
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