Process Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Lead the development cycle for molding and manufacturing programs.

• Assess processes for durability, precision, and enhancement.

• Launch projects aimed at improvement.

• Offer quality and metrology assistance for KPIs/KPOs that affect part quality and process management.

• Collaborate with GTS/site tooling engineers and tool engineers regarding design and development needs.

• Aid business development by marketing tooling solutions and addressing processing challenges.

• Assist with corrective actions, re-validations, and the optimization of tools/processes.

• Supervise process development through IQ and OQ runs, and document findings.

• Implement scientific molding techniques utilizing Decoupled 2 and Decoupled 3 principles.

• Oversee cavity pressure monitoring and control following RJG principles.

• Engage in technical reviews with customers and mold shops.

• Contribute to DFM and tool design evaluations.

• Facilitate molding cell development and execution.

• Assist in the design and fabrication of EOAT.

• Manage mold shop deliverables and expectations, including SIM reports.

• Verify receiving-site requirements and perform machine capability assessments.

• Develop processes and analyze Moldflow data for startup and troubleshooting.

• Travel to customer sites, tool shops, and Viant facilities; submit trip reports.

• Prepare, monitor, and communicate process DOEs, outcomes, and suggestions.

• Handle a minimum of 20 simultaneous projects.

• Act as a technical liaison between Viant, customers, tool shops, and internal teams.

• Support NPI, sustaining engineering, and business development projects.

• Ensure compliance with regulations and achieve top-tier production results.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a related plastics field, a 4-year engineering degree, or equivalent completion of a 4,000 hour or 2-year process engineering apprenticeship.

• Certification from an advanced molding school or RJG Master Molder 2 (or equivalent).

• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Over 10 years of experience in processing within a molding environment, including process development, qualification, and validation of molds.

• Deep understanding of processing and process development techniques in scientific molding principles (MM2 skill level).

• Knowledge of plastics injection molding; LSR experience preferred.

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and general computer applications.

• Experience with SolidWorks drawings.

• Familiarity with 3D printing/3D software preferred.

• Basic knowledge of FDA, QSR, and ISO 13485 medical device regulations and standards.

• Understanding of statistics and Cp & Cpk studies for processes.

• Knowledge of I.Q., O.Q., and P.Q. requirements.

• Strong grasp of DOE methods and their implementation.

• Expert knowledge of cavity pressure technologies and advanced control principles.

• Familiarity with engineering-grade thermoplastic resins and Mold Flow analysis.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Willingness to travel up to 75% to Viant sites in the U.S., Costa Rica, Tijuana, and Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work model.

• Travel opportunities to Viant locations, customer sites, and tool shops.