Process Engineer Job in Morrisville, PA

Position Overview

Seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support the design and development of custom tooling and extrusion processes for plastic profiles and tubing. This individual will play a key role in optimizing quality, reducing waste, and improving manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Design tooling and develop processes for mono and co-extruded plastic profiles and tubing.
Manage end-to-end tooling development for assigned projects, including design, prototyping, and testing.
Collaborate with production and quality teams to achieve successful first article sample approvals.
Coordinate internal tooling needs with technicians, machinists, and engineering staff.
Oversee in-house tooling fabrication activities and maintain high standards of craftsmanship.
Act as liaison between the machine shop and external vendors when necessary.
Prioritize machine shop activities in partnership with engineering leadership to meet project deadlines.
Assist in procurement planning for tooling components and supplies.
Support extrusion process improvements to increase yield and reduce cycle time.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by participating in cost reduction and scrap minimization initiatives.
Lead trial runs and process validations for new or modified tools.
Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to company safety protocols.
Participate in required annual training programs.
Maintain technical documentation and project records.
Bring innovative ideas to improve product and process performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in plastics manufacturing, preferably in extrusion tooling and process development.
Familiarity with a variety of plastic resins and their processing characteristics.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and CAM software for tooling design.
Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Competent in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).