Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer-Plastics

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Project Management: Technical COE representative for all processes, cross-functional team meetings, and design reviews for injection molds, injection molding presses and associated automation equipment
• Take a lead role managing an NPI Program area (i.e. all molds, new equipment, automation) by overseeing and mentoring Senior AME members
• Develop technical specifications to ensure accurate and timely delivery of associated molds/equipment
• Ensure Equipment Qualification projects are accurately created in Oracle Agile as the primary AME project management process
• Drive projects through each milestone completion with necessary stakeholder engagement and ensure Agile is updated in a timely manner
• Manage and report on capital spending, project timeline/delivery status and other KPI related aspects of a project
• Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost: Maintain certified Lock Out (LOTO) status for safe equipment operation
• Drive supplier Risk Assessments and EHS approvals of all applicable equipment
• Review part dimensional and tolerance requirements to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Lead RFQ process for quotes, summarize and select suppliers to achieve low cost, on time results
• Provide communication within the COE team to ensure smooth plant implementation of molds and equipment

Requirements

• Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization to drive operational success and continuous improvement
• High energy, initiative, and motivation to contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong follow-through on initiatives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in injection molding or manufacturing engineering
• Hands-on experience with large tonnage injection molding equipment, resin delivery systems, robotic part load/unload systems, and injection mold troubleshooting
• Mold/Equipment procurement experience (quoting, sourcing, implementation)
• Gated Project Management experience in a technical cross-functional manufacturing environment