Technical Engineer, Injection

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage master engineering schedule for all projects.
• Lead and coordinate with other team members to achieve all planned objectives of the master schedule.
• Review new product designs and recommend changes to design team with the intent to improve tooling and manufacturing KPI.
• Create equipment/tooling specifications, coordinate and oversee the design, construction, installation, start-up and trials of new equipment/tooling against the master schedule.
• Create all documentation required for capital investment and obtain approval from upper management.
• Establish manufacturing processes that meet all KPI targets for capital investment, part cost, scrap, part performance, delivery, layout, cycle time, efficiency, safety, ergonomic, and quality deliverables.
• Develop all documentation for the process including but not limited to specifications, PFMEA’s, risk analysis, process plans, PFD’s, work combination tables, design reviews, trial reports, work instructions, condition standards, and capacity tracking.
• Lead and support Kaizen activities after process is in production.
• Proactively work to produce processes that are not capable of flowing out defects to the next process while working to countermeasure those that do and yokoten to similar processes.
• Problem solving and investigating problems utilizing root cause analysis and reporting.
• Specify and/or fabricate EOAT/fixtures/ equipment used in injection molding or assembly processes.
• Work in conjunction with Process Engineering Technicians to provide training and guidance for new equipment, tooling, and processes to ensure a seamless launch of products.
• Work in conjunction with TGKY support groups (Quality, Maintenance, Tooling) in order to meet internal goals / objectives and provide necessary customer support.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of thermoplastic resin properties, performance capabilities, and uses.
• In depth knowledge of resin processing capability and injection molding equipment.
• Recognition of proper mold construction, operation, materials, performance ability, and repair.
• Ability to communicate and direct requirements effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Demonstrated Project Management and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and creating technical presentations/documents.
• Ability to read drawings, identify critical characteristics, lead design reviews, and develop PFMEA’s.
• Capability to lead and conduct root cause analysis for current problems and potential occurrences.
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Strong work ethic, take ownership/responsibility for projects, and maintain high level of productivity.
• High aptitude to pick up on engineering principles and new technology.
• Knowledge of TS and ISO requirements.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural work environment.

Education and/or Experience

• BS in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.

Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Clear, concise written and verbal skills and problem solving skills required.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, and Project experience.
• Skilled in using AutoCAD, Solid Works, or other drafting software.
• 3D printing and basic hand tools.
• Knowledge and experience in Scientific Injection Molding principles and methodologies.
• Understanding and experience with Automotive injection molding standards and part quality expectations.
• Ability to teach and program multi axis robotics (Fanuc, Star, etc.).

Mathematical Skills

• Principles of calculus, trigonometry, and other advanced topics in math for analysis, design, and troubleshooting are necessary.
• Ability to perform high level mathematical calculations and to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and sampling theory.

Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several variables.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, equipment or controls.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours

• This is a full-time position and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Overtime throughout the week and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• Local and International travel may be required to support job duties.