Design Engineer- Plastic Injection Molding - Westfall Technik

Westfall Technik is a global holding company which provides innovative plastics manufacturing solutions to the healthcare, consumer package goods and light industrial vertical markets. The site locations, operating within the Westfall Technik enterprise, are internationally aligned with unmatched global reach in the industry. Our proprietary Stacked Integration Model ™ enables us to operate leveraging a high degree of specialization, extensive capacities in end-to-end design, production and assembly, and first-class references in high-end manufacturing.

ONE WESTFALL

Competitive advantages such as vertical integration, speed-to-market and advanced manufacturing systems allow us to streamline our processes and be a complete solution provider positively impacting our customers’ business. We are powered by experienced people with diversified capabilities and specialties. We pride ourselves in developing customized solutions with precision and care. So, while there is complexity to what we do; we simplify the process to deliver a customer experience that is enjoyable and easy; providing a single point of accountability.

ALL IN.

This simple phrase captures what Westfall Technik is all about. The statement embodies the company’s commitment to total support, complete manufacturing capabilities and its bold approach. It is our internal rallying cry. It is our philosophy. Nothing half-hearted.

Associates (and Customers) can be confident that this mantra drives the organization to be nimble, scalable and comprehensive ----no matter how complex the customers’ challenge.

We look forward to having an interesting conversation with you.

Title: Design Engineer

Position: Non-Exempt

Location: Walnut, CA

Manager: No

Reports to: Engineering Manager

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The focus of this role will be to execute all engineering activities, working with a team to create, evaluate, and solve for the needs of internal and external customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet scheduled hours and dates of all jobs and tasks. Success will be measured by the goal of completing tasks ahead of schedule
• Maximize efficiency by multitasking projects to ensure timely execution and avoid waiting periods for information or communication
• Maintain an attitude of continuous improvement, make and implementing suggestions for improvements
• Maintain a department that is neat, organized, and clean at all times
• Goal is a self-sustaining department to meet all requirements of internal and external customers

Specific Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze information packet provided by Program Managers
• Immediate feedback to PM on anything that does not fit scope criteria at any stage of the engineering process
• DFM (design for manufacture) and ESI (Early Supplier Involvement) support for internal and external customers
• Responsible to deliver a mold design that leads to creation of a mold that is within the scope of the project
• Ensure projects are completed on-time and within budget of allotted engineer hours
• Ensure tooling guidelines are accurately adhered to, as dictated by both customers and Westfall
• Utilize software, libraries & existing designs to reduce lead times for projects
• Schedule Preliminary / Process plan reviews w/ appropriate people
• Deliver complete design packages to Manufacturing on-time and accurately
• Assure that the quality of work is to the satisfaction of the internal customer (Tool Makers, FM cell, Roughing cell, EDM cell, Molding) & Westfall Engineering Guidelines
• Update the Kanban Board as tasks are completed or their status changes
• First point of contact for ALL engineering related questions on designs you LEAD
• Make suggestions for equipment, software, training, and resources that would make the department more efficient
• Train Entry Level employees as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Injection Molding
• Technical degree preferred
• Excellent mechanical aptitude required
• Organizational abilities a necessity
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Demonstrate ability to be team-oriented in actions and work
• 3D Solid Modeling experience required
• PRO/E Wildfire Experience a plus
• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Siemens UG experience a plus
• Proficiency in the ability to use Pro-E software, Excel, Word, Power Point or the ability to learn

Training Needed:

• Kanban board
• EMX (CREO)
• Epicor ERP system

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sir for extended periods of time, working with a computer and multiple screens
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs infrequently.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Pay: $90,000.00- $115,000.00 depending on experience