Injection Molding Engineer

Position Summary

Responsible for special projects and related engineering assistance in support of Injection Molding and Automated manufacturing operations. Leads design reviews, development and procurement of molding/automation equipment and tooling. Provides direction and development other mold and automation engineers. Some travel may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue potential enhancements in new or existing molding/automation workcells that would result in cost savings, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvements.
• Troubleshoot quality and processing concerns on new tooling and equipment, then implement correction action.
• Reviewing and approving new mold tooling designs with suppliers and providing specifications to suppliers to meet our equipment and manufacturing requirements.
• Runs off new tooling and equipment at supplier location, approving for acceptance and shipping to Cooper.
• Inspects and verifies incoming tooling and equipment to ensure they meet original build specifications.
• Supports APQP development for new products, completing Claus and Enterproj tasks as assigned by programs. Including development of PFMEA's, Process Flows and BTO Work Instructions.
• Supports the Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
• Led validation trials, feasibility studies, design tests for performance of processes and materials.
• Develops specifications, new tools, processes and training procedures.
• Utilizes disciplined and proven problem-solving techniques to determine root cause analysis for equipment downtime and customer complaints and develops permanent corrective actions.
• Champions scrap reduction activities in assigned area of responsibility. Supports, contributes, and demonstrates lean manufacturing principles in work area.
• Continuously works toward achieving goals and measurables of the facility.
• Complies with policies, procedures, and facility standards in ISO14001, ISO45001, IATF 16949, including safety and environmental guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering discipline with minimum 4 years directly related experience in an injection molding manufacturing facility or substantial injection molding experience with proven capabilities.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Automated work cell environment and mold design review and approvals.
• Above average mechanical aptitude.
• MS Office Proficient.
• CAD software experience (AutoCAD, Solidworks).
• Ability to analyze equipment and processes in an industrial environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.