Job Description

Are you are progressive Polymer / Plastics Manufacturing Engineer who possesses a passion for process improvement, reducing cycle times and assembly?  If so, we have an awesome opportunity!

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Process Engineer for our state of-the- art Polymers Production Group!

Position Highlights:

• Visibility – Work closely with the Manager Polymers and other department heads to improve production capability. CHECK OUT OUR VIRTUAL PLANT TOUR,

• Challenge – Work with Engineers, Leads, Scheduling, and other Production departments to create new and innovative solutions increasing volume and quality.

• Stability – Located in Virginia Beach since the early 70’s, our organization has NEVER had a layoff! CHECK OUT THE AMAZING VIRGINIA BEACH AREA!

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development of proposals that provide cost savings or increased efficiency.  Estimates savings expected from proposals.

• Coordinates and sets up machines, lines and other equipment performing necessary tests to ensure compliance to STIHL Inc. standards.  May train employees in the correct procedures for operation.

• Assists in scheduling tests for evaluating engineering procedures to audit STIHL Inc. compliance to policies, procedures, and international, federal, state and municipal legislation.

• Gathers and correlates existing data, compiles new data, performs standard statistical analyses to establish trends and offer solutions in order to resolve problems and prepares summary reports/presentations for management evaluation.

• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• 4 year college degree preferred in Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline or equivalent experience

• 5+ years related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to process Electric Milacron and hydraulic Engel machines and various robots including Engel and Fanuc

• Experience working in a high volume Injection Molding production environment with tight tolerance requirements.

• Excellent computer skills using MS Office Suite and other software programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be self-motivated and have excellent organizational skills.

Desired:

• Experience with polymers, vibration welding and sub assembly.

• SAP experience.

• German language skills are a nice to have.

Are you ready to join a company with competitive compensation

and superb benefits?

Power up your Career with STIHL!

To apply, visit www.stihlcareers.com

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