Job Description
Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.
Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:
- 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, processing issues and tooling history.
- Interact with internal customers to resolve issues and provide new project updates.
- Implement technical solutions including statistical methodology to meet customer cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
- Facilitate and support facility and manufacturing safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.
**EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION**:
- B.S.
degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Eng or equivalent work experience.
- Must have at least 3-5 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, AutoCad, etc.
- Ability to lead others, responsibility may include indirect supervision of process technicians.