Plastics Process Engineer
This position is in Milford, IN
Who We Are:
Chore-Time is a division of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. CTB’s core purpose is Helping to Feed a Hungry World® through a number of business units that manufacture and supply systems and solutions primarily for the agricultural supply chain. Founded in 1952, Chore-Time is achieving this goal by providing Leadership Through Innovation® with the design, manufacture and marketing of equipment for poultry and egg production. Offering complete end-to-end systems for feeding, feed handling, drinking, egg handling, climate control and house management, Chore-Time is a market leader known for product performance, tailored solutions and a proven independent distribution network. In order to continue this strong reputation, we need talented people looking to grow their careers while working toward our global mission. We hope you’ll join us in this journey!
What You’ll Do:
As the Plastics Process Engineer, you will coordinate and perform optimization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and layouts/expansions to continually enhance and automate the areas.
What You’ll Accomplish:
- Coordinates and performs optimization of the manufacturing processes as it relates to machinery, molds, and tooling to continually enhance output of the areas while staying within the budget and timelines.
- Writes process instructions for the cell groups, with the Engineering team, ensuring they have been reviewed and validated to meet equipment and tooling standards.
- Provides education/information for employees on new work instructions in a way that is easy to understand and follows the processes.
- Troubleshoots and implements best practice solutions to equipment/tooling obstacles, with Maintenance and Product Managers, that will maximize output while meeting budget and downtime constraints.
- Reviews how the machines operate and the plant layout on a consistent basis, working with the Maintenance and Engineering departments, to optimize the areas.
- Partners with cross-functional teams and other team members to maximize continuous improvement projects and new product development processes that meet cost and delivery times.
- Creates other procedures, processes, and reports to ensure clear and consistent processes and project flow.
Position Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Plastics Engineering Technology, Plastics Manufacturing, or similar field with concentration in plastics processing preferred. Would consider candidates with an Associate’s degree or related work experience within the industry.
- Experience: 0-3 years of experience/understanding in plastics processing within an injection molding manufacturing environment preferred. New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Functional Skills: Solid planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills. Detail-oriented and thorough. Also requires solid math, analytical, and problem-solving skills to effectively enhance the manufacturing areas.
- Technical Aptitude/PC/Other: Intermediate Microsoft Office experience required. A working knowledge of ERP Systems and familiarity with 6S and Lean Manufacturing is preferred. Knowledge or experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) would also be a plus.
- Language Skills: Solid business writing and communication skills, with the ability to present to others.
- Leadership/Behaviors: Solid collaboration skills. Ability to listen to ideas and implement the best enhancements. Ability to be positive, can conceptualize, and initiate projects effectively. Versatility/flexibility is also key to perform various portions of multiple projects (i.e. like tooling, design, etc. dependent on background).
- Culture Match: Casual, informal environment that encourages cross-functional dialogue.
Other Important Information:
Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineer
Core Hours: 7:00am-5:00pm (Schedule can be somewhat flexible; approximately 9 hours/day within this timeframe)
Typical Work Week: M-F; occasional weekends when necessary; 45 hours per week on average
Direct Reports: None
Work Conditions: A mix of office environment and regular/close interaction with personnel on the manufacturing floor
Travel: Limited