1. Tasks and Responsibilities:
a. Lead and coordinate the team of tooling engineers
b. Set up clear process and requirements
c. Process Development and Optimization:
d. Overseeing the injection molding processes, including machine settings, material selection, and cycle times, to achieve optimal production output and part quality.
e. Mold Design and Tooling review in accordance with drawings and requirements
f. Ensures the drawing used for the tooling fabrications meet standards and include all required information
g. Evaluating and improving mold designs, tooling, and other equipment to enhance efficiency and minimize defects.
h. Ensuring proper simulations are used in the process
i. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:
identifying and resolving issues related to molding processes, materials, or equipment, often involving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
j. Process Monitoring and Control:
establishing and maintaining process controls, including data collection and analysis, to ensure consistent quality and identify potential areas for improvement.
k. Project Management:
leading or participating in projects related to new product launches, process improvements, or equipment upgrades.
l. Ensure tools are designed correctly, manufactured to specifications and drawings, and function efficiently to produce high-quality plastic parts. This role involves collaborating with various teams, troubleshooting tooling issues, and continuously improving the tooling process.
m. Participates in tooling release
n. Participates and leads Local Tool Release after transfer
o. Working closely with design, production, quality, and other teams to ensure smooth operations and achieve production goals.
p. Documentation and Reporting:
Creating and maintaining process documentation, including mold process sheets and reports on process performance.
q. Training and Support:
Providing guidance and training to other team members, including process technicians, on scientific molding practices and best practices.
r. Developing and implementing standards
s. Participates in tolerances analysis and parts design review (check radi, etc.)
p. Lead / manage sampling activities at “Product Launch” to achieve “run at rate” and dimensionally correct parts
q. Must have experience in viewing and manipulating 3d cad files in CREO or equivalent software.
r. Leads and facilitates tooling release
s. Participates and leads Local Tool Release after
t. Works with procurement team for Tooling Quotes- cavitation, Tonnage and cycle time.
2. Self-Management:
a. Anticipates and overcomes obstacles
b. Is self-aware, resilient, optimistic and open to change
c. A self-starter, motivated
d. Focused, target driven with a positive, can-do attitude
3. Performs all other related duties as necessary.
