Job Description

Position Purpose:

To support our customers through definition, development and deployment of company new product development, managing internal tool shop and manufacturing engineering function, including, but not limited to, providing product design aid, tooling/mold design input with complete responsibility for outsourced injection molds, new project engineering, process studies and developing robust manufacturing processes including automation systems for all new projects. Also responsible for production efficiency improvements and ensuring new projects are completed on time and within quoted margins.

Job Responsibilities:

• Primary responsible for managing New Product Introduction Team (NPI) to ensure that new project commitments are met and that all products are produced as efficiently as possible within company standards and margins.

• Responsible for establishing Master Control Plans including, but not limited to robust injection molding processes, ergonomic workspaces making sure our customers are provided with quality parts; within targeted completion date and that all projects are within the quoted cycle time and set labor standards.

• Responsible for establishing plans and goals for NPI and tooling team on quarterly basis. Provide assessment using metrics to each team member.

• Works with management in establishing budgetary needs of both engineering and in house tooling departments. Follows budget in purchasing decisions on new equipment.

• Leads continuous improvement team with focus on production efficiency, scrap and organization.

• Responsible for facility manufacturing engineering, including but not limited to, robotics, dryer, thermolators, loaders, etc. for the efficient production of plastic parts on the molding floor.

• Responsible for reviewing all new projects for proper manufacturing setup that allow for efficient processes and ergonomics for our workforce and will allow company to meet or beat quoted margins.

• Responsible for managing all outsourced mold builds, including DFM, mold designs, build timeframe, and holding vendors and team accountable to set quality and cost standards.

• Responsible for working with Accounting on invoicing and closure of NPI jobs within target dates and quoted costs.

• Provides technical guidance to entire company on the most robust methods of plastics processing, mold design, automation and workplace safety.

• Aids NPI Team in reviewing new projects regarding product design, production feasibility, mold design feasibility and establish inspection requirements as called upon.

• Responsible for making sure manufacturing cycles are in line with company Quote Worksheets and IQMS standards and to make improvements as necessary.

• Responsible for providing education/mentoring to other team members.

• Responsible for providing technical support to Quality for NCR and CR actions including help driving root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal quality problems or customer complaints.

• Part of team that establishes, implements and audits company injection mold and machinery preventative maintenance program

You should be proficient in:

• CAD Software
• Injection Molding Experience
• Blueprint Reading