What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager - Injection Molding position at EPTAM Plastics?
EPTAM Precision Molding is looking for a Engineering Manager to join our team in Lancaster, MA
EPTAM Precision Molding is a trusted injection molding solutions partner. We are dedicated to supporting the complete product lifecycle in consumer products, healthcare, and defense industries. We're committed to helping our customers bring their products to market and streamline their supply chain.
EPTAM Solutions, Our parent company, with locations nationwide, is at the Heart of Manufacturing. We recognize our parts touch lives, and our teams assume this responsibility with vigor. Our minds never sleep. Join our incredible team at any one of our locations and reap the benefits of an employee-focused company. We excel at what we do for our customers, our employees, and the world.
Benefits Include:
- Professional Development/On the Job Training
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Clean, Friendly, Safe work Environment
- Recognition and Rewards Program
- Tuition Re-imbursement
- Competitive Pay/Merit Increases
- 401k w/ Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
POSITION SUMMARY: The Engineering Manager is responsible for managing the new product introduction process. Overseeing the design and development of new products and tooling. Managing and coordinating new tooling projects built by internal and external resources. Serves as a technical expert to advise the engineering, sales teams and new product development teams to ensure maximum product quality and manufacturability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ensures ISO and safety standards are adhered
- Possesses extensive technical knowledge of the company’s products and services, as well as a good working knowledge of the company’s methods and quality standards.
- Provide the overall leadership and direction to the engineering department while maintaining a work environment that promotes productivity, cooperation, and creativity.’
- Provide technical support to EPTAM’s sales team, including DFM recommendations, Budgetary mold and piece part cost estimates and material recommendations.
- Drafts the formal quote to the customer for the mold, piece part costs, NRE charges for equipment.
- Acts as a team leader and expert, driving internal and external customers through the lifespan of a project, from concept inception through plastic part/mold design, validation, and, finally, production.
- Coordinates the design, reviews and constructions of the injection mold tooling and equipment. Approves complex injection molds that are dimensionally accurate, dependable, and durable in construction.
- Leads efforts to ensure that molds produced are designed for longevity and reliability, with the highest standards for ease of service and maintenance of molds.
- Responsible for the hiring, training, performance management, and other supervisory activities for department staff.
- Determines allocation of internal and external resources for all new tooling design and fabrication to maximize efficiencies and quality.
- Actively works to reduce production loss due to outside tooling logistic or quality issues accomplished through proactive supplier management techniques.
- Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony.
- Ensure further development of managers and supervisors through performance evaluation, development of training plans, feedback, coaching, corrective action, and cascade training.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of experience and education,
- Experience: 15 years’ experience in an injections molding operation
- Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing/molding operation
- Knowledge of ISO9001 quality management systems, ISO 13485 preferred.
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