The Mechanical/Automation Engineer is responsible for part CAD drawings for sales, production, and R&D, and for product engineering and design. This includes the development of mold CAD drawings in coordination with our CAM software and CNC machining/molding departments, and assisting with Fab drawings. The engineer works closely with the GM, Operations Manager, and Toolmaker. Must display professional behaviors that promote a harmonious work environment, maintaining a respectful, courteous, and cooperative demeanor at all times with customers, vendors, and co-workers.

Primary Duties:

1. For the Sales department and customers

• Develop part drawings
• Assist with print reading, samples, and part design.
• Update drawings and revisions for current document control.

2 For the Mold department

• Analyze all specifications from customer quotes with the sales representative to help determine the best type of tool, mold materials, and part materials for customer.
  Determine if the tooling should be done in-house or outsourced.
• Ensure accurate mold specifications.
• Design mold.
• Interface with CNC and Mold departments on CNC programming.
• Be present at the set-up of the newly designed molds for production, as needed.
• Follow-up with sales/customer on the initial prototype and during first production run for quality assurance.
• Complete requisitions, obtain quotes and lead times for material and labor for molds.
• Update old drawings and revisions for current document control.

3. For the Fab department

• Assist Fab production with part drawings, layouts, jigs and fixture drawings.
• Assist in CNC programming and layout as necessary.
• Update old drawings and revisions for current document control.

4. Methods

• Research and develop new methods of processing or tooling.
• Determining faster and more efficient methods.
• Improving part performance.
• Finding ways to lower costs.

5. Quality Assurance

• Understand and implement the Quality System Manual.
• Work with customers to satisfy their quality expectation of our products
• Respond to and complete customer compliance documents.
• Problem-solve to find solutions to quality problems with DPI’s products and processes.
• Work with personnel to correct quality problems.
• Help implement method changes to improve quality of our products.
• Track DPI’s quality standards through data entry, record-keeping, and resulting reports.
• Manage quality processes such as RMAs, CARs, document control, and QC documents/inspections.
• Conduct returns analysis annually and discuss trends with Operations Manager. Do this by product, customer, and type of complaint.

Essential Skills and Experience: Must have B.A. in Mechanical Engineering. Prefer training in Solidworks “Essentials” for 3D part drawings, 3-view drawing/drafting skills, and basic mold design. These trainings may be provided by DPI.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is completed in a quiet office. Employee is required to occasionally stand, sit, walk, use hands for typing, writing, handling papers and office equipment. Must be able to see at close distance, talk, and hear.

A leading manufacturer and distributor of plastic components offering a vast array of processes including injection molding, fabrication, and urethane casting is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for the production area of their Missoula plant. Preferred qualifications 3 years of experience with CNC machining, both programming and operating, as well as, 3 years of Mastercam experience. 4th and 5th axis knowledge preferred. Must be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and capable of learning new processes. Need to have a safety conscience attitude, ability to follow direction, and ability to work well in a team environment. Day shift hours are Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. while swing shift hours are Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., 40 hours/week. Pay starts at $22.00 to $26.00 per/hour, or more depending on experience, plus an excellent benefit package. The swing shift offers an additional $2.00/hr shift differential. Additional benefits include employer paid health insurance.

**Note company application is required in addition to submitting a resume.

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Stand for long periods of time; frequent movements of hands, wrists and arms; see objects less than a few feet in distance; lift up to 75 lbs., twist, bend.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $46,760.00 – $72,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employer-Paid Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 4, 10’s

Experience

• CNC Machining: 1 year (Preferred)

A leading manufacturer and distributor of plastic components offering a vast array of processes including injection molding, fabrication, and urethane casting is seeking an injection mold technician for the production area of their Missoula plant. Experience not required but preferred. Must be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and capable of learning new processes. Need to have a safety conscience attitude, ability to follow direction, and ability to work well in a team environment. Probable hours of work will be Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., 40 hours/week. Pay starts at $19.00/hour with a shift differential of $2.00/hour, or more depending on experience, plus excellent benefit package. Additional benefit includes employer paid health insurance.

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Stand for long periods of time; frequent movements of hands, wrists and arms; see objects less than a few feet in distance; lift up to 50 lbs., twist, bend.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $39,520.00 – $68,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employer-Paid Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 4, 10’s

Experience

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)