Injection Molding Process Engineer

About the role

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and provide direction to the Process Technicians ensuring appropriate directions, training, and evaluation
• Develop and maintain the process standards in which all parts are manufactured
• Review production and operating records and resolves technical processing issues
• Follow established action plans for processes out of range
• Specify project management and buy off of new equipment
• Manage exploration of new materials and processes in order to achieve the best quality, process, and reliability
• Motivate and train the mold setters, ensuring appropriate training and evaluation
• Verify and apply narrow ranges for optimum processes to meet customer expectations
• Compile data and analyse past and current information in order to assist in the preparation of the budget and reduce operational costs
• Work with tool shops for all tool repairs and maintenance
• Maintain documentation closely, following necessary timelines on specific projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's Level Degree in Plastics / Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering, Technology Degree or similar (equivalent work experience may also be considered)
• 2-5 Minimum Years of Experience with Injection Molding with presses ranging from 85-3200 tons
• At least 2 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces
• Master-root cause troubleshooting with problem solving
• Experience with valve gate, hot runner systems, and scientific injection molding principals
• Desire to be hands on and overcome challenges that arise on a daily basis

Qualifications

• Supervisory Capacity: No Supervisory Responsibilities
• RJG Master Molder 1 and Master Molder 2 training (preferred)
• Problem solving training (preferred)

Physical requirements

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Occasionally
• Movement (Walking): Frequently
• Carry Weight (Lifting up to 50 lbs): Occasionally
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Occasionally

Work environment

• Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions
• Personal protective equipment is required
• Works closely with others, perhaps within a foot of another person
• Work is indoor in a manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled
• Language Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)