Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Molding)

Nordson Corporation

East Providence, Rhode Island

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SKILLS

ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Analysis Skills, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Change Control, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Processing, Documentation, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Mold Design, Molding Processes, Operational Communications, Operational Control, Operations Processes, Plan Meetings, Plastic Injection Molding, Plastics Manufacturing, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Capability, Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product Development, Product Documentation, Product Engineering, Product Support, Production Control, Production Support, Productivity Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Staff Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statistical Process Control, Supplier Optimization, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Validation Documentation, Validation Plan

LOCATION

East Providence, Rhode Island

POSTED

1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY The Sr Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for providing day-to-day engineering support for injection molding processes, with a focus on maintaining and improving yield, product quality, and overall manufacturing efficiency. This role will lead tooling design, validation, and maintenance activities while partnering with internal teams and external vendors to ensure optimal process performance. The ideal candidate must possess hands-on experience with injection molding and plastics processing, combined with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Process Engineering & Optimization * Provide day-to-day engineering support for injection molding processes to maintain and improve yield and product quality * Troubleshoot molding defects and optimize process parameters * Develop and refine process sequences and tooling specifications that impact product performance * Support targeted projects including defining and documenting product and processing parameters, capability, cost reductions, and manufacturing. * Tooling & Equipment Management * Evaluate and maintain mold components including cavities, mold bases, and core pins, with direct impact on process output * Lead tooling design, modification, validation, and maintenance activities, including molds, fixtures, and gauges, to support production and product quality * Partner with external vendors to manage mold maintenance and spare parts, ensuring timely repairs and availability * Coordinate engineering changes and mold repairs with both internal and external resources * Ensure the effective design of production tooling * Support new production tooling design, runs and changeovers * Quality & Statistical Process Control * Apply and develop statistical process control (SPC) methods to improve consistency and reduce variation * Make MRB dispositions for discrepant materials and drive root cause analysis and resulting corrective actions * Provide technical guidance and support investigations for process-related deviations, change control, and operational excellence projects * Work closely with Quality Control and Production teams on process and product development, as well as continuous improvement initiatives * Product Development & Design for Manufacturability * Collaborate cross-functionally to provide design for manufacturability (DFM) guidance to engineering teams * New product development including engineering concept, design analysis, calculations, and problem solving * Perform activities associated with the design and qualification of new and existing products and processes * Ensure a thorough and effective transition of new products and processes into production * Documentation & Validation * Create, execute validation protocols, and write validation summary reports and draft new procedures, SOPs, and protocols, as well as training of staff on these expectations * Write technical reports to support process development data * Project Management & Communication * Interact with customers, vendors, toolmakers, and outside engineering personnel * Participate in and coordinate project meetings to keep projects on track until completion of validation and transfer to production * Support production on CAPEX projects for production facility and equipment improvements to increase production efficiency and reduce cost * Communicate operational status regularly to senior management and corporate management, as required and appropriate, through written documents and formal/informal oral presentations * Troubleshooting & Corrective Action * Troubleshoot process equipment and ensure that equipment works to its specifications and appropriate capacities * Troubleshoot and diagnose mold and molding problems and effectively communicate solutions * Provide hands-on support for equipment, process, and material troubleshooting * Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing solutions * Responsible for troubleshooting and providing corrective action directives * Assist production teams to ensure on-time delivery and maintain quality standards * EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor’s in engineering or Associates in Plastics or Manufacturing Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University * 10+ years of hands-on experience with injection molding and plastics processing. * Proven experience with mold design, tooling specifications, and process optimization * Strong understanding of SPC, process validation, and root cause analysis methodologies * Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint. SKILLS & ABILITIES * Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) principles * Familiarity with GMP documentation and regulatory requirements * Knowledge of CAPEX project management,

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