Injection Molding Manager

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Job description

IT IS CRITICAL CANDIDATE IS A HANDS ON EXPERT IN INJECTION MOLDING. THIS PERSON WILL MANAGE THE INJECTION MOLDING AND TOOLING DEPARTMENT.

INJECTION MOLDING MANAGER

As an Injection Molding Expert, Plan, design and oversee the development of high-precision machine tool equipment for automotive filtration components and Intake manifold manufacturing processes. Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspect of tooling production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations designs. Evaluate engineering requirements and specifications. Oversee tooling department engineers and technicians to resolve design problems. Synchronize engineering operations and operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions. Coordinate new manufacturing project launches. Implementing quality control procedures and internal quality control audits. Industrialization of new programs (selection of IM machines and new auxiliary equipment (Dryers, TCU, Robots, Silos etc.) Develop DOE through the scientific molding method on new molds / machines. Run prototype tools to achieve the correct level on futures production tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelors degree required, preferably in plastic or engineering.
* 5 + years of manufacturing experience in the automotive industry at least.
* Prefer skills with Automation, RJG Process Technology, 6 Sigma and Lean Mfg.
* Ability to manage big capital projects.
* High experience in designing and performs DOE's and process statistical capability studies on assembly lines and Injection molding machines.
* Experienced with hot runner systems and knowledgeable in precision injection mold tooling as INCOE, Mold Master, HRS.
* Knowledge in resin structure and behavior when processed, including stress, orientation and melt rheology as well as resin drying and testing on Nylons, PA66, PA6 and PPAs materials.
* Ability to write reports, create business case, and procedure manuals for existing equipment.
* Skilled in metrology; working knowledge of geometric tolerance and ability to interpret drawings.
* Improves and documents processes on existing molds, using established systematic techniques.
* Extensive hands-on experience with the entire injection molding process, should be familiar with machinery up to a press capacity of 850 tons
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and manufacturing personnel.
* Must have excellent communication and computer skills and training skills.