PRODUCTION ENGINEER – THERMOFORMING

PRODUCTION ENGINEER – THERMOFORMING

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

Required Experience

4 – 6 years of experience in plastic manufacturing, including strong experience in thermoforming production.

 Strong experience in PET/PP thermoforming production.

 Solid knowledge of thermoforming machines, molds, heating, vacuum, cooling, and process parameters.

 Experience in troubleshooting, production optimization, and reducing scrap and downtime.

 Ability to track production performance and enhance machine eAiciency.

 Good communication and problem-solving skills. Strong computer skills, particularly Excel and production reporting systems ERP.

 Monitor machine breakdowns and coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime.

 Produce production reports covering output, eAiciency, scrap, and downtime.

 Support and mentor machine operators to ensure proper operating procedures are followed.

 Recognize opportunities to improve productivity, reduce material consumption, and reduce cycle and changeover times.

 Preferred: Experience with TTF, Gabler, Illig, WM, Kiefel, or similar thermoforming machines.