Legend Brands is growing and looking for a talented, career-driven individual to help us meet our exciting growth goals in the role of Injection Mold Process Engineer at our Burlington, WA location.   This  position is the technical leader for Injection Molding operation and defines and implements the optimum combination of equipment, tooling, materials, and processing to produce repeatable high-quality and cost-effective results.

Legend Brands is the industry leader in all facets of cleaning and restoration, we provide competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, with comprehensive medical and dental (majority of employee and dependent premiums paid), matching 401k PLUS a company-sponsored pension, generous paid time off and more!

We offer competitive pay with an excellent benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, 10 paid holidays per year, generous paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, 100% company paid pension and more!

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, a desire to be an integral piece of a growing successful company, and the ability to work as part of a highly successful and experienced collaborative team, this may be the position for you.

Key Responsibilities: 
 

• Develop Standard Work for all injection molding processes and support activities and help train leaders in each functional area
• ·Establish and maintain internal specifications and process documentation for injection molding processes and tooling ensuring processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Tool Room personnel, Mold Technicians, Production Leads, Machine Operators, Material Handlers, and Production Maintenance Technicians
• Stay on the forefront of the latest industry trends and innovations by leveraging supplier relationships, industry trade shows and other learning opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through team participation in tiered meetings and plant management processes to improve resource utilization, performance and quality
• Work closely with Product Development and Manufacturing to incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principals into all injection molded parts and assemblies
• Justify and generate capital expense proposals and manage capital projects for new machinery, automation and tooling
• Resolve technical tooling and process problems associated with both new and existing tooling. Hands-on technical resource for shop floor support when necessary
• Monitor and report issues with injection molds; make recommendations for refurbishment based on production factors such as cycles, process capability, and tooling history
• Serve as focal point for custom molding applications, providing customer quotations and technical support
• Design and coordinate procurement or fabrication of End of Arm Tooling (EOAT)

• B.S. degree in Plastics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required
• Must have a minimum of 5-10 years practical work experience in an injection molding Operation with Large Tonnage (1500+)
• Demonstrated ability to start-up, operate, and shut down process related equipment
• Strong and diverse technical background in injection molding processing, tooling, equipment, materials, manufacturing, and quality
• Ability to work independently on new process development as well as troubleshoot current production issues: self-starter able to work with little direction and with a high level of self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple start-up projects
• Demonstrated superior communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills
• Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD 3D modeling software. Mastercam or equivalent CAM experience a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with injection mold tool design including shrinkage factors, heat transfer, hot runners, core pulls, venting, gates and runners, draft angles, etc.
• Hands-on experience teach-pendant programming and setting up robots for injection molding. Insert molding and automation cell integration experience a plus
• Machine tool experience preferred; CNC and manual mills, lathes, EDM, grinders, welding, etc.
• Ability to lead others; responsibility may include indirect supervision of injection molding support personnel
• Excellent computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to travel to other locations