RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop new processes, assess and document new and existing processes. Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes designed to improve product quality, productivity and overall equipment efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians, operators and other molding personnel.
• Develop and maintain process documentation ensuring that processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees. Provide technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes, improve yield and throughput, drive cost reduction activities and improve on part quality.
• Demonstrated ability to start-up, operate and shut down process related equipment.
• Must be able to work independently on new process development as well as troubleshooting current production issues.
• Work with equipment and material vendors to resolve machine and material issues.
• Monitor and report issues with injection molds, make recommendations for refurbishment based on production factors such as cycles, process capability and tooling history.
• Facilitate and support facility and manufacturing safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.
• Troubleshoot molding processes and material or equipment issues
• Collect and analyze data on individual processes to identify and improve process capability
• Support process technicians through training in scientific molding practices
• Leadership role in continuous improvement and cost reduction activities
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Must have at least 3 years of practical work experience in an Injection Molding Operation.
• Strong and diverse technical background in injection molding processing, tooling, equipment, materials, manufacturing and quality.
• Self-starter must be able to work with little direction and with a high level of self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple start-up projects.
• Demonstrated superior communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Ability to lead others, responsibility may include indirect supervision of process technicians.
• A working knowledge of a wide range of thermoplastic materials and their properties
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail