MANUFACTURING & PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER- MOLDING

About the role

Implement improvements to the Production System, reduce tooling costs, coordinate engineering changes, and coordinate systems for plastic injection molds.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of tools and mold processes to support the development of new products.
• Support product development, including manufacturing optimization designs, tooling sampling, product samples, and prototypes.
• Determine the most suitable tooling manufacturing concepts related to the anticipated production quantities, quality requirements, and manufacturing location.
• Collaborate with global experts (CoE molding) to continuously update and improve operating standards regarding plastic injection molding.
• Incorporate the latest technologies and trends in process design to maximize performance and efficiency.
• Provide budgets for new tools and mold processes.
• Ensure, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, that molds and processes are designed to produce high-quality products efficiently and effectively at the lowest possible cost.
• Coordinate and track engineering changes to injection molds.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on FMEA, projects, and launches to optimize and improve the molding process.
• Provide information and documentation for the activation of plastic injection molds in systems such as SAP, Hydra, etc., for their production and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs with the multidisciplinary team.
• Develop Control Plans.
• Participate in the plant's Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Analyze customer specifications.
• Support in analyzing tool and equipment capacities for new part numbers and changes in quoted volumes.
• Support the designer in controlling 2D and 3D drawings.
• Conduct product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement.
• Provide support for administration, set up, and layouts in the mold workshop.
• Design and maintain plastic injection molds.
• Develop new products and engineering changes for molds, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and TE.
• Implement actions to reduce environmental impact and activities to comply with the ISO14001 standard.
• Exercise authority to stop a process that has the potential to harm the environment or is out of legal environmental compliance.
• Support in analyzing tool and equipment capacities for new part numbers and changes in quoted volumes.
• Provide coaching on root cause analysis and highly effective solutions for complex problems.

Requirements

• Education: Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Or related field
• Professional experiences: 5-10 years in a similar position, minimum
• Personnel management skills
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Proficient in design software (CAD) such as Creo (Pro-E), SolidWorks, SpaceClaim, AutoCAD, CATIA, preferably.
  • Proficient in simulation software (CAE) for plastic filling, such as Moldflow, Autodesk Moldflow, (ANSYS).
  • RJG MM1 certified or equivalent experience.
  • Good knowledge of tool manufacturing, tool steel application/selection, heat treatment, and plating/coating.
  • Strong understanding of polymer technology, particularly engineering-grade resins.
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma and LEAN (TEOA) principles.
  • Knowledge of geometric tolerances.
  • Good project management skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Understanding of practices, terminology, and tolerances associated with manufacturing, machining, grinding, wire EDM, etc.
  • Management and coaching in root cause problem-solving (8Ds).
• Availability to travel: 50%
• Microsoft Office suite
• SAP
• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency (85%)
• Applicable knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 14001 standards
• Knowledge of safety regulations and the environmental management system applicable to the company

Key Behaviors

• Delivers solutions to complex problems.
• Achieves results that directly impact the department's objectives.
• Works under general direction.
• May lead projects or project phases with broader teams and provide training and mentorship to other colleagues.
• Enhances the value/quality of existing processes in line with the role.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the Internal Work Regulations and the Federal Labor Law.
• Messes the objectives of the 5S philosophy.
• Meets the requirements of AS9100 and ISO 14001.

Compensation

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $124,700-155,800-187,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

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