https://jobs.plasticsindustry.org Latest The Plastics Industry Career Center Jobs Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:57:43 Z https://jobs.plasticsindustry.org/jobs/rss/15499491/quality-engineer https://jobs.plasticsindustry.org/jobs/rss/15499491/quality-engineer Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Description For over 50 years Kracor Rotational Molders, a Division of Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc., has manufactured high quality rotationally molded plastic products for national and international markets with parts for the recreational marine, industrial, agricultural, waste, lawn and garden, medical and others.   Yamaha-Kracor has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our facility in Milwaukee, WI .  The Quality Engineer will oversee all aspects of quality improvement and assurance.  He/She will provide strong leadership to the organization and established policies and procedures to meet our quality expectations.  This position reports to the Plant Manager.     Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Lead the organization in ISO 9001 certification. Assist in the ongoing design and implementation of quality control processes and procedures. Develop and implement action plans to meet goals for quality improvement. Develop and follow a Gemba walk procedure, perform regular daily audits of key processes to ensure optimum quality. Maintain quality metrics utilizing visual management techniques. Ensure all employees understand these metrics and how they impact/improve each metric. Analyze production data to identify and categorize internal scrap and customer returns. Perform pareto analysis on results and select items for specific quality improvement efforts. Lead ad-hoc quality improvement teams to identify root cause of quality issues and the develop and implement corrective actions. Respond to production problems to assure a continuing flow of product. Utilize formal problem-solving methodologies to discover and eliminate root cause. Manage the RGA process to resolve any issues related to parts returned from the customers. Perform ISIR/PPAP documentation for new products as required. Perform dimensional analysis and product testing as required. Perform visual and mechanical inspection of parts throughout the manufacturing process. Maintain knowledge of the industry best practices, introducing the most suitable practices to the business. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Quality or Engineering required. Equivalent of the same in practical experience is also acceptable. Experience – At least 5 years of experience in a Quality Engineer position in a fast-paced and constantly evolving manufacturing environment. Must have ISO 9001 Certification experience. Experience in problem solving techniques such as 8D, PDCA, or DEMAIC required. MS Office – MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are all necessary in the creation of both visually and verbally engaging analysis reports and presentations. Results oriented individual that is helpful and consumer-oriented, procedural and meticulous, a team-builder and team player, and have the ability to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. Good communication skills, both written and verbal form, as well as listening skills are all imperative for this position. Ability to demonstrate a passion for research and analysis and possess exceptional troubleshooting skills. Have knowledge of ISO 9001 Certification and the ability to query and manipulate the data. Self-motivated and proactive tendencies that require minimal supervision, work comfortable in a cross-functional setting and in a constantly evolving environment, and demonstrate the ability to stay calm in stressful and uncertain times, inspiring the same in the team.     Yamaha-Kracor offers our employees: A great work environment Competitive wages Medical, dental, vision, disability and life Insurance 401(k) with Match and Profit Share Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days Employee Purchase Program Career Growth Opportunities Job Security – We’re Growing And Expanding   Yamaha-Kracor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Based on experience and education Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:13:21 -0400 https://jobs.plasticsindustry.org/jobs/rss/15499831/packaging-engineer https://jobs.plasticsindustry.org/jobs/rss/15499831/packaging-engineer Norwood, Massachusetts, SUMMARY Home Market Foods (HMF) is a dynamic enterprise that has become the market leader in a number of prepared meat-based meal and snack categories. The company has grown substantially across its markets through excellence in innovation, manufacturing, and customer service.  This success has been nurtured by its ownership group and an expanding team of world-class executives. HMF is building on this track record through complementary acquisitions and a growing number of business development initiatives. HMF's business model is poised to continue to thrive and offer greater opportunities for its customers and team. We are based in Norwood, Massachusetts, which is comfortably within the Boston metropolitan area. HMF's facilities include a state-of-the-art plant, and R&D facility, as well as warehouse and Corporate functions. We are focused on continued growth and are executing against various initiatives that include additional product lines, new sales channels, greater penetration of our extensive customer relationships, as well as opportunistic acquisitions.  Our success is directly dependent on attracting and retaining the best possible talent across our functions.  To this end, we are posting for a strong Packaging Engineer. Home Market Foods is looking for a senior level Packaging Engineer. The Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing an overall packaging management strategy at Home Market Foods; this includes initial product development, procurement cost savings initiatives, and supply chain optimization. This individual needs to be willing to create new processes from scratch and can influence others and drive for results. This person will find themselves integrated into activity management, supply chain, production, and procurement. Must be able to work with autonomy and be able to identify opportunities and implement countermeasures to capture savings. This role will help drive CPG food packaging initiatives and identify the way packaging can be leveraged to drive sales. We are looking for an individual that is interested in taking on a large challenge and building a packaging optimization program to create overall value to the business. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee and manage complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging structure designs, prototype development, and performance testing. Collaborate directly with production managers and floor employees to drive Continuous Improvement Projects. Create detailed packaging specifications and packaging BOM (Bill of Materials). Work with the manufacturing department to ensure that the packaging designs are optimized for manufacturability. Develop packaging risk assessments and contingency plans (as needed). Manage the end-to-end packaging artwork and graphics review process. Responsible for validation protocols, packaging specifications, pallet patterns, sales specifications, and BOM’s in line with internal standards. Develop package / product compatibility test protocols for shelf life studies Participate on cross-functional teams, to deliver packaging for new/revised products to market including providing training to floor personnel on new equipment and new materials. Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage. Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate packaging designs. Partner closely with packaging vendors in ensuring specifications and timelines are met Bring forth innovative packaging solutions for new and current products, as well as explore new vendor partnership Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions. Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Education and/or Experience: Bachelors in Packaging Engineering or related field 5+ years consumer packaged goods experience, ideally in a food manufacturing environment Strong experience managing projects and/or leading a team in a cross-functional environment Solid communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize projects and produce high quality and quantity output that adds value to the company WORK ENVIRONMENT Our production floor consists of cold/hot/moisture rich environments (temperatures varying from 28-40F, cook operations -100F, Freezers -10 to more than 110F during Sanitation procedures You must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time You must be comfortable working in close proximity to our industrial X-RAY process You must be comfortable wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) consisting of hard had, safety glasses, mask, hearing protection, Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:47:17 -0400 https://jobs.plasticsindustry.org/jobs/rss/15372808/plastics-tooling-engineer https://jobs.plasticsindustry.org/jobs/rss/15372808/plastics-tooling-engineer Rochester, New York, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Division Specific Information / Location Laboratory Products Division / Rochester, NY or US remote How will you make an impact? As a Plastics Tooling Engineer, you will be part of the new product development team that develops a wide variety of plastic labware products from concept to launch. Your ideas will bring new products to life as you collaborate with other design engineers, process development engineers, and project leaders to develop plastic products for life science, medical device, laboratory, diagnostic, and consumer product markets. You will drive innovation, implement new design technology, and develop best engineering practices in a growing organization. What will you do? Partner with Great Coworkers:  You will participate in cross-functional project teams to lead the planning and execution of tool procurement activities, from concept to product launch. Support centralized tool procurement activities across global sites as required. Tooling Design: Review product designs for manufacturability (DFM) to determine tooling risks and options. Design reviews and evaluation of 3D models and 2D drawings for new and existing products. Review product design, mold specifications, and development plans with appropriate mold makers, contract manufacturers, prototyping services, equipment, or other service suppliers. Tooling Development: Responsible for developing tool specifications and standards. Apply scientific molding process and process simulation for robust construction and performance. Drive and support the implementation of standard work for procurement. Develop project capital cost requirements and appropriation requests. Develop new Mold and Tooling vendors. Verification and Validation: Drive and support factory and site acceptance trials, including installation, operational and process qualification activities to ensure process verification and validation of molds, equipment, and processes. Develop Engineering Standards:  Create and use engineering design guides and standards. How will you get here? Education Bachelor’s Degree in Plastics Engineering or related technical discipline Experience • 8+ years of extensive tooling experience with injection molding is required. Experience with Injection Blow, Injection Stretch Blow, and Extrusion Blow Mold tooling preferred • Proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks preferred) and understanding of Flow Analysis tools • Experience with plastic materials, processing, and scientific molding practices • Excellent technical skills including project management, organization, planning, and capital budgets relating to mold procurement and verification • Demonstrated ability to apply problem-solving and data analysis methods • Previous experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ISO standards, and Lean Manufacturing concepts desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities • Creative, innovative, and critical thinking • Analytical nature, responds positively to challenges, and a problem solver • Responsive, results-oriented and task-driven • Seeks out collaboration opportunities • Effective oral, written communication, and presentation skills • Excellent documentation and organizational skills • Excellent PC skills with proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), various CAD programs • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10% of the time) Relocation assistance may be provided to those that qualify. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com. Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:42:32 -0400 https://jobs.plasticsindustry.org/jobs/rss/15372800/r-d-staff-engineer-mechanical-thermoplastics https://jobs.plasticsindustry.org/jobs/rss/15372800/r-d-staff-engineer-mechanical-thermoplastics Sunnyvale, California, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Location/Division Specific Information Sunnyvale, CA / Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry How will you make an impact? With your demonstrated experience moving injection molded parts through concept to production, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of engineers, chemists, and software developers to develop sophisticated fluidic instruments and consumables. You will apply sophisticated knowledge of engineering practices, methodologies, and principles to deliver innovative solutions and influence short-term (1-2 years) operational and tactical planning. We will count on you to lead and mentor team members while driving activities within and across functional groups. What will you do? As a part of an R&D team, you will be tasked with hardware design, development, and support of ion chromatography instruments and consumables. You will lead the mechanical or electromechanical design of components or systems through all stages of the product lifecycle, including: • Define, design, test, develop, and validate hardware and assemblies for new products • Use 3D CAD (CREO) to perform mechanical design, modeling, and detailing • Utilize FEA to optimize designs for stress, thermal, or flow dynamics • Present technical data, including issues, risks, and opportunities to multi-functional audiences, including Project Management, Product Management, R&D Chemists, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain • Write and release Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for engineering drawings and Bills of Material (BOMs) • Assist in the transfer of products to Manufacturing, including documentation, training, and test fixtures • Coordinate with Project Manager to develop and execute a detailed schedule • Coordinate with vendors to optimize Design for Manufacturability (DFM) • Lead processes, projects, or initiatives that are important to the success of the Mechanical Engineering function • Identify patent opportunities; write invention disclosures, and present new innovations at internal forums How will you get here? Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent technical discipline Experience • 8+ years experience with product development under established NPDI processes • Experience with DFM of thermoplastic components (machined and injection molded), including PBT, PolyPro, PEEK, PTFE, UHMW, and others AND sheet metal parts and assemblies • Experience performing ECOs and generating BOMs; SAP and Agile is a plus • Highly proficient using 3D CAD software (CREO/Windchill is helpful) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software • Proven success in managing projects • Experience developing under ISO 9001 quality management systems Knowledge, Skills, Abilities • Strong analytical skills to understand system interfaces and be able to quickly analyze, troubleshoot, and determine root cause • Solid understanding of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system • Good knowledge of ANSI drafting standards and GD&T • Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical content to peers and management, support conclusions and recommendations with calculations, test data, industry literature, etc. • Excellent organization and time management This position has not been approved for relocation assistance. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com. Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:35:55 -0400 https://jobs.plasticsindustry.org/jobs/rss/15332759/plastics-engineer-sustainability-development-north-america https://jobs.plasticsindustry.org/jobs/rss/15332759/plastics-engineer-sustainability-development-north-america Portersville, Pennsylvania,  J OB TITLE :    Plastics Engineer REPORTS TO :  Director of Plastics Engineering LOCATION:   Portersville, PA (Pittsburgh area) / Indianapolis, IN / or Charlotte, NC POSITION SUMMARY :   The Plastics Engineer is responsible for providing technical support in all aspects of plastic part production including plastic material specification and selection, processing, part and mold design, and assembly and operation troubleshooting.  This role will focus on implementation of Keter’s 2025-2028 Sustainability targets for North America as related to raw material projects and reduction of carbon footprint.  This position will engage with all Keter North American Manufacturing facilities and collaborate with other Keter Global divisions.    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES : The Plastics Engineer will have responsibilities for the following: Lead Sustainability Material Projects across Keter North America Facilities Manage recurring Sustainability meetings and project timelines with Keter North American facilities Support onsite material, process and quality testing of new Sustainability materials and additives at Keter NA Facilities Create technical specifications for plastic raw material purchasing and suppliers to ensure products meet performance requirements Support internal and external production through the creation of product performance characteristics and product testing methods (critical to quality) Review material test results and provide guidance on results interpretation Plastics expert for all North American operations.  Provide guidance, education and technical support to all plant level process engineers and technicians Work directly with purchasing, quality, engineering, and other departments as a cross functional team member to help develop product and material solutions Collaboration with Keter NA Sustainability Team and all Facilities to drive other Sustainability projects related to recycling, energy consumption, reduction of carbon footprint, employee engagement and training, etc Adhere to all corporate engineering standards including but not limited to documentation and file management Cooperation with Global Keter Sustainability and Corporate initiatives and projects Manage projects for new technologies related to plastic part manufacturing. This may also include project management related to product and/or resin projects, material supplier development and equipment specifications and selection Autonomously plans and schedules own daily tasks, develops solutions to problems utilizing education, experience, and judgment Continue to monitor and report the current and future trends along with shifts in the overall usage and market of recycled resins in the marketplace               Required Skills / Abilities: Expert in polyolefin polymers Strong knowledge of plastics processing / process engineering, material selection and material testing methodology Solid understanding of Polymer Melt Rheology as it relates to Injection Molding Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills Able to interpret FEA analysis and mold flow simulation Must be a self-starter with strong leadership skills Excellent communication skills Preferred if candidate possess 3d modeling software knowledge Proficient is MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) Willingness to travel 20-40% Passion for sustainability and proven track record of success in implementing sustainability initiatives Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Education / Experience: Bachelor of Science Engineering degree in Plastics Engineering, Plastics Engineering Technology or equivalent 5+ Years’ experience in a plastics or plastics manufacturing   About Keter   Keter is the innovative global leader in consumer lifestyle solutions for in and around the home. Keter invents, builds and brings to market an extensive range of patio furniture, indoor and outdoor storage solutions, tool storage systems and household organization products known for their durability, design, and functionality. Keter designs with the most innovative technologies and build with sustainable materials, creating lifestyle products that enhance people’s spaces, elevate their experiences and last a lifetime. With products available in over 100 countries through leading retailers, Keter’s global scale enables meeting the diverse home needs of consumers everywhere around the world Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:21:55 -0400