Auxiliary Equipment Product Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Act as technical and commercial support for auxiliary systems within North, Central and South America, in collaboration with the field sales, applications, and auxiliary team members.
• Perform on-site evaluations of injection molding processes and existing auxiliary equipment at customer locations.
• Support and recommend the proper application of auxiliary equipment and auxiliary systems including, but not limited to:
• Resin drying and moisture control equipment, both central systems and beside the press applications
• Material vacuum conveying, multi-material blending systems, and additive feeding systems
• Mold temperature control units, Central Heat Transfer Systems (water, oil, hot runner controllers)
• Robotics, part handling, downstream automation equipment, and other automation processes
• Quick Mold Change Products, Magnetic Clamps, Hydraulic Clamping Systems, Mold Tables
• Aid sales teams by validating technical requirements, system configurations, and application feasibility.
• Where necessary, support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and process optimization.
• Work directly with customer process engineers, maintenance teams, and operators to resolve technical challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and feedback to engineering and product development teams.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager/senior leadership to accelerate Value Capture Growth plans.

Technical Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in injection molding, plastics processing, or auxiliary equipment applications/support.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes and auxiliary system integration.
• Working knowledge of polymer behavior, drying theory, and material handling fundamentals.
• Ability to diagnose process-related issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Comfortable working in manufacturing environments and performing on-site technical support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a process engineer, applications engineer, molding technician, or injection molding field sales representative.
• Automation Experience with 6 Axis Articulating Robot Applications and downstream automation processes.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; professional experience may offset for formal education.
• Experience supporting centralized material handling systems or multi-machine installations.

Travel & Work Requirements

• 30-40% regional travel
• On-site work in industrial manufacturing environments
• Valid driver’s license