Job description
Description
In this role, you will provide a positive impact to accelerate mold development and increase our capabilities in new product development, as it relates to mold tooling and processing. This position has key impact on Mold Design, Operations, and Product Design. The responsibility to execute tasks on projects impacts capital spending, lead time results, and division metrics.
What You Will Do In Your Role
- Lead new mold development projects: concept tool designs, verification of concepts through Moldflow simulation, development of qualification requirements, follow-up with suppliers (remotely and on-site) for tool qualification, scientific molding processes development, product review and disposition, and launch support into operations.
- Responsible for tracking and reporting project status, timing and budget performance. Accountability for performance and executing the mold development plan.
- Work directly with new product teams and advise on robust design for manufacturability of new products.
- Review Moldflow simulation results to improve and drive more-successful tool and part designs, verifying actual parts against predictions.
- Analyzing part data and communicating findings and recommendations for improvements. Objective is to minimize tooling adjustments through thorough investigation and well-planned, executed tooling strategy.
- Establish molding process parameters, scientifically, using cavity pressure technology in a way that assures the best and most consistent process. Transfer data and lessons learned to other process engineers to expand their knowledge.
- Leverage statistical techniques and methods such as Design of Experiments (DOE) to develop robust processes and translate process information to guidelines, creating long term value.
- Ensure that all documentation (Mold estimates, CAE results, tooling plans, mold designs, process development, QC reports, etc.) for assigned molds during the qualification phase are complete and properly stored.
- Provide technical support to resolve issues (equipment, process, and tooling) and assist the operations team with problem resolution.
- Develop best practices to identify, study, and deploy advanced molding/tooling technologies intended to drive lower costs, better quality, and faster product delivery through coordination with other technical resources.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Degree is Required
3-5 years of packaging / manufacturing exposure
Project Management, Leadership and interpersonal communication skills
Experience
Minimum five to ten (5-10) years technical experience
Knowledge of plastic injection molding
Working knowledge of mechanical, automation, and work cell style manufacturing equipment and processes
Working knowledge of ERP systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at an intermediate level
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively present information to top management
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wixom, MI 48393: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
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