Schaumburg, Illinois
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posted: 10-Jan-23
Location: Richmond, Indiana
Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000-$110,000 per year
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Salary Details:
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AT VANDOR, We are committed to ensuring all employees are part of a culture that is all about YOU. Vandor offers competitive pay and provides a fast paced, low stress, and friendly environment where you will have the opportunity to make a difference day in and day out.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, VANDOR OFFERS:
- Compensation will start competitively and increase commensurate with noteworthy and continuous progress towards management training completion. Salary information is available at time of interview following completion of application
- Great Benefits (see below)
- Vandor provides a fast paced and friendly environment where you will have the opportunity for career advancement opportunities.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Process Engineer is a “hands-on” position that plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing equipment and processes to produce high quality injection molded product. The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for coordinating the molding efforts on new program launches, setting up and/or revising manufacturing processes and assisting the manufacturing operations in problem solving and continuous process improvements. While monitoring the effectiveness of processes this individual quantifies results, documents and presents findings to management and prepares reports. This position also mentors and provides training to other injection molding personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and other duties that may be assigned:
- Develop new processes, assess and document new and existing processes. Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes designed to improve product quality, productivity and overall equipment efficiency
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians, operators and other molding personnel
- Develop and maintain process documentation ensuring that processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees. Provide technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes, improve yield and throughput, drive cost reduction activities and improve on part quality
- Demonstrated ability to start-up, operate and shut down process related equipment. Must be able to work independently on new process development as well as troubleshooting current production issues.
- Work with equipment and material vendors to resolve machine and material issues.
- Monitor and report issues with injection molds, make recommendations for refurbishment based on production factors such as cycles, process capability and tooling history
- Interact with customer to resolve issues and provide new project updates.
- Implement technical solutions including statistical methodology to meet customer cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
- Facilitate and support facility and manufacturing safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.
- Mentoring/training team members with a focus on growth within the company.
- Instill a team environment where all ideas are welcome
- Willingness to continue to learn and develop while encouraging others to do the same. Sharing knowledge with others to support the culture of growth within your team.
Requirements
- Must have at least 5-10 years of practical work experience in an Injection Molding Operation
- Strong and diverse technical background in injection molding processing, tooling, equipment, materials, manufacturing and quality
- Self-starter must be able to work with little direction and with a high level of self-motivation
- Ability to manage multiple start-up projects
- Strong communication (written and verbal) skills
- Excellent computer skills, Word, Excel PowerPoint, etc.
- Ability to think out of the box and recommend options
- Ability to lead others, responsibility may include indirect supervision of process technicians
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Direct experience in production with injection molding is required.
- At least five years of manufacturing experience is necessary.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Strong communication skills, both verbal and in written are required.
REASONING ABILITY: must have strong reasoning ability. He/she must be able to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, select and implement the alternative and communicate the logic behind the decision to others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, fast paced injection molding manufacturing environment.
SALARY: $80,000-$110,000 per year. Commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:
Vandor is proud to offer the following benefits: incentive compensation; medical, dental and vision insurance with low premiums; the option to utilize a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions. Vandor also offers paid vacation, long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, and optional supplemental life insurance. Once an employee meets the eligibility requirements, we offer a 401K with a company match up to $3,000 annually. We observe 10 paid holidays, including your birthday.
DESCRIPTION OF VANDOR:
We just celebrated our 50th year anniversary! Vandor has been in business since 1972 and currently has over 200 employees, primarily located in three manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Richmond, Indiana along with distribution centers in several states. Vandor is a $50 million plus, privately-held manufacturer, headquartered in Richmond, Indiana and comprising two main business lines: plastic components and assemblies, and funeral products. The Plastics Division produces injection-molded parts and assemblies for the wire and cable, automotive and other industries. The funeral products division serves North American casket manufacturers and distributors and sells direct to funeral homes. The company has enjoyed steady growth and offers employees competitive salaries, benefits and, importantly, great development opportunities. Nearby metropolitan centers include Cincinnati, Ohio, Indianapolis, Indiana and Dayton, Ohio. Lifestyle opportunities span the full range from the quiet and very affordable rural and small-town intimacy and comfort to the energy of nearby metropolitan areas within a reasonable commuting distance. To learn more about Vandor, please visit www.vandorcorp.comor contact us for more information. We would love to speak with you about joining our team!
Note: Because Vandor values its privacy, candidates for this position may learn more about Vandor after signing a nondisclosure agreement.
