About this role
Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities by providing access to water, fuel, and electricity. The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining injection molding processes to ensure the production of high-quality plastic components in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This position works closely with Production, Tooling, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams to improve productivity, reduce scrap, minimize downtime, and support new product launches. Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry-leading quality, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility. Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment. Who We Want Develop, establish, document, and optimize injection molding processes for new and existing products. Set up and validate molding parameters including fill, pack, hold, cooling, injection speed, screw recovery, clamp force, and melt temperatures. Troubleshoot molding defects such as flash, short shots, sink marks, burns, splay, warpage, bubbles, and dimensional issues. Analyze process performance and implement corrective actions to improve quality and cycle times. Lead scientific molding and process validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ as required. Establish standard process documentation, setup sheets, work instructions, and process control limits. Support mold trials, first article inspections, engineering changes, and new product introductions. Collaborate with Tooling and Maintenance to identify mold repairs, preventive maintenance needs, and equipment improvements. Evaluate and recommend process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and lower manufacturing costs. Monitor key performance indicators including cycle time, scrap, downtime, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and machine utilization. Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis, and Corrective Action. Assist in equipment selection, installation, and commissioning of new molding machines and auxiliary equipment. Train production personnel, mold technicians, and process technicians on established processing standards and best practices. Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and engineering requirements. Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support production during startup, changeovers, and troubleshooting activities. Work with Quality Engineering to resolve customer complaints and internal quality concerns. Maintain accurate engineering records, process documentation, and validation reports. Ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations. Perform other duties as assigned. Who We Want: Collaborative partners. People who build cross-functional relationships to develop best practices and innovative solutions. Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is completed and meets regulations and expectations.