JOBS IN PLASTICS AND PACKAGING

ENGINEERING JOBS IN BLOW MOLDING

Blow Molding Development and Design Engineer

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Our client is a leading producer of state-of-the-art blow molding systems, used worldwide by plastic blow molder producing containers for everything from beverages to motor oil. Continuing expansion of global markets has created an immediate need for a Senior R&D Engineer to join their team. 

Responsibilities:

The Sr. R&D Engineer will report directly to the R&D Manager and will lead the development of the next generation of advanced, high speed blow molding machines.  Specific responsibilities and duties include:

• Provides R&D services and works with vendors, consultants, and inside and outside resources to meet assigned R&D objectives.
• Works to develop and train processors in the running of new equipment and processes.
• Works with other departments to establish viable project estimates, including projected scope and schedule. Conducts risk assessments of projects to determine the degree of risk to meet budgets, schedules, and specifications.
• Creates conceptual designs and prepares specifications for new R&D projects as well as assisting the R&D Manager in identifying new technologies and the opportunities they may create for the Company.
• Performs required analyses to ensure the attainment of all project specifications.
• Manages the creation of required detailed drawings, assemblies, and sub-assemblies needed for the procurement, manufacture and assembly of components.
• Works with Purchasing to develop vendor specifications for out-sourced materials.
• Continues to provide technical support to all other departments during procurement, assembly, testing and final acceptance of equipment.
• Works with customers to aid in the design of new Blow Molded products for the packaging industry. Select or conform most suitable machinery, design and specify molds and related tooling for production of product.
• Works with mold builder as technical advisor to establish mold specification, design mold layouts, and aid in developing production schedule and budget.
• Observes unit cavity and production mold set trials to help establish process conditions that are reproducible and consistent to insure that the process is capable within limits acceptable to the customer and the Company. These trials should employ SPC methods to establish Cpk values for measurable properties.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant engineering experience, to include production experience with rotary, wheel, or shuttle blow molding.
• Proficient use of various computer softwares, including MS Office, 2D and 3D CAD experience.
• Strong understanding of blow molding technology, including both theoretical and practical engineering concepts for the packaging industry.

Compensation:

• The Company offers an outstanding starting salary plus bonus in addition to a complete benefit program that includes Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, 401k, paid vacation and holiday pay, plus relocation assistance.