Injection Mold Process Engineer

Employer Description: 

Legend Brands, an industry leader and long standing, stable company, combines over 185 years of experience in providing equipment, accessories and chemicals for professional cleaning, facility maintenance, portable environmental control, fire remediation and water damage restoration.

Job Description: 

Legend Brands is looking for a talented, career-driven individual to help us meet our exciting growth goals in the role of Injection Molding Process Engineer at our Burlington, WA location.   This candidate is the technical leader for Injection Molding operations and defines and implements the optimum combination of equipment, tooling, materials, and processing to produce repeatable high-quality, and cost-effective results.

Job Requirements:

• Develop Standard Work for all injection molding processes and support activities and help train leaders in each functional area
• Establish and maintain internal specifications and process documentation for injection molding processes and tooling ensuring processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees
• Stay at the forefront of the latest industry trends and innovations by leveraging supplier relationships, industry trade shows, and other learning opportunities
• Work closely with Product Development and Manufacturing to incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles into all injection molded parts and assemblies
• Resolve technical tooling and process problems associated with both new and existing tooling. Hands-on technical resource for shop floor support when necessary
• Monitor and report issues with injection molds; make recommendations for refurbishment based on production factors such as cycles, process capability, and tooling history
• Serve as a focal point for custom molding applications, providing customer quotations and technical support
• Design and coordinate procurement or fabrication of End of Arm Tooling (EOAT)

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Plastics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required
• Must have 4-7 years of experience in an injection molding operation with a minimum of 2-3 years of practical work experience with Large Tonnage (1500 )
• Demonstrated ability to start-up, operate, and shut down process-related equipment
• Strong and diverse technical background in injection molding processing, tooling, equipment, materials, manufacturing, and quality
• Ability to work independently on new process development as well as troubleshoot current production issues: self-starter able to work with little direction and with a high level of self-motivation
• Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD 3D modeling software. MasterCam or equivalent CAM experience is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with injection mold tool design including shrinkage factors, heat transfer, hot runners, core pulls, venting, gates and runners, draft angles, etc.
• Hands-on experience with Teach Pendant programming and setting up robots for injection molding.  Insert molding and automation cell integration experience a plus
• Machine tool experience preferred; CNC and manual mills, lathes, EDM, grinders, welding, etc.
• Ability to lead others; responsibility may include indirect supervision of injection molding support personnel
• Excellent computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to travel to other locations as needed

Hiring Range:

Between $74,500 - $94,200/Annually

Benefits:

Legend Brands offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 10 paid holidays per year, generous paid time off, employer matching 401k PLUS a company-sponsored pension, and more!  

Additional Considerations:

• Legend Brands is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability
• Candidates must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S., as we are not currently sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment Visa's
• All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background screening