Overview
Develop Standard Work for all injection molding processes and support activities and help train leaders in each functional area. Establish and maintain internal specifications and process documentation for injection molding processes and tooling ensuring processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Mold Technicians, Production Leads, Machine Operators, Material Handlers, and Production Maintenance Technicians. Stay on the forefront of the latest industry trends and innovations by leveraging supplier relationships, industry trade shows and other learning opportunities. Drive continuous improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through team participation in tiered meetings and plant management processes to improve resource utilization, performance and quality.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Product Development and Manufacturing to incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles into all injection molded parts and assemblies.
- Justify and generate capital expense proposals and manage capital projects for new machinery, automation and tooling.
- Resolve technical tooling and process problems associated with both new and existing tooling. Serve as a hands-on technical resource for shop floor support when necessary.
- Monitor and report issues with injection process; make recommendations for refurbishment based on production factors such as cycles, process capability, and tooling history.
Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements
B.S. degree in Plastics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.Must have a minimum of 5 years practical work experience in an injection molding and blow molding environment.Demonstrated ability to start-up, operate, and shut down process related equipment.Strong and diverse technical background in injection molding processing, tooling, equipment, materials, manufacturing, and quality.Ability to work independently on new process development as well as troubleshoot current production issues : self-starter able to work with little direction and with a high level of self-motivation.Ability to manage multiple start-up projects.Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD 3D modeling software and CAE mold flow analysis.Demonstrated knowledge and experience with injection mold tool design including shrinkage factors, heat transfer, hot runners, core pulls, venting, gates and runners, draft angles, etc.Hands-on experience teaching pendant programming and setting up robots for injection molding. Insert molding and automation cell integration experience a plus.#J-18808-Ljbffr