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PROCESS ENGINEER VACUUM FORMING
Summary
Title: Process Engineer Vacuum Forming
ID: 6812
Description
RC is seeking an experienced Thermoforming Process Engineer to join our growing team. This is a hands-on position with a wide array of responsibilities ranging from training operators to writing SOP's, sourcing and developing tooling, selecting equipment to be purchased, and managing production.
Responsible to Include:
- Developing SOP's for the safe and efficient production of thermoformed parts.
- Training personnel on the proper techniques to set up thermoform machines, process parts, confirm quality, and maintain machinery and tooling.
- Setting-up of 1st article runs and documenting steps and specs required to effectively run given part.
- Assuring appropriate inventory of consumables are in house.
- Continuously monitoring process conditions to ensure efficiency is maintained and quality standards are sustained.
- Developing KPI's based on the control of processes to improve efficiency and quality.
- Lead the development and prototyping process so that prototypes are produced in a timely manner.
- Create preventive maintenance plans to ensure scheduled uptime of 85%.
- Initiate mold development processes in house and help grow internal expertise.
- Start first shift of vacuum forming production within 90 days and grow to 3-shift operations by December 2021.
- Evaluate products for opportunities to improve the quality of the part and/or the processing of the part (efficiency, safety, etc.), and work to implement said improvements.
- 5+ years of related experience as it pertains to thermoforming.
- Experience forming ABS, HDPE, and TPO materials
- Heavy gauge sheet forming
- Deep draw part forming
Rough Country is a Drug Free Workplace
Rough Country LLC values and appreciates hard work and professional dedication and rewards their team with a compensation package that includes benefits. New employees are eligible for and provided a competitive pay package, training, and advancement opportunities. Some of the benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid holidays, and paid vacation.
Rough Country LLC, located in Dyersburg, TN, is a customer-focused provider of suspension systems at market-leading prices to the off-road SUV and truck market. Rough Country suspension systems raise the ride height of vehicles to enable steeper approach, higher ground clearance, accommodate larger wheels and tires, and create a more aggressive appearance for the vehicle.
