PURPOSE
- To ensure that all customer requirements are met with regard to manufacturing, quality and delivery for tooling (molding process parameters, molds, fixtures, gages).
- To provide leadership to the Molding Technical staff relative to the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
- To develop and maintain good working relationships with all of the customers and vendors
- To work with the management to seek new customers and supportive vendors that will aid our quest to grow our company.
To provide support for all Quality activities for Forum Plastics Inc.
To implement the company’s Quality Policy and ensure that the requirements of ISO 13485-2016 and other applicable industry standards are maintained.2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES / AUTHORITY
Review mold and tool designs to improve quality of manufacturing results.Review designs for new tooling, customer change notices, gages, fixtures, and jigs.Support all Project Managers to facilitate the timely completion of all new mold construction projects and ensure established timelines are met.Provide molding technical support for existing and new customers.Develop and implement manufacturing / engineering programs to improve overall operations.3.0 DUTIES
Major
Project management of new tooling / products from inception thru to production realizationFacilitate meetings with customers to review mold designs.Develop and maintain a high level of communication with all departmentsGuide the selection, ordering and implementation of new equipment, and facilities improvements as required.Provide inputs for cost and feasibility for new mold construction as required.Minor
Support the Molding Technicians with timely ordering of supplies and components.Develop and implement process improvements for molding, tooling, printing and all other manufacturing operations.Help and guide Molding Technicians to receive and participate in trainings in their discipline to build their inventory of skills.4.0 EDUCATION
Engineering degree or equivalent work experience.5.0 EXPERIENCE
10 years plus in Manufacturing or Engineering.10 years plus of molding / process engineering related to precision injection molded parts.Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding processes related to medical devices.Strong knowledge of safety procedures and policies. Knowledge of OSHA practices desirable.Strong knowledge of safety procedures, and policies. OSHA background helpful.Spanish speaking, reading, and writing bilingual ability a plus.SOLIDWORKS proficiency a plus.Microsoft Office skills required (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).bilingual ability required, read and write fluency helpful.6.0 PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Highly organized and detailed with a positive attitude.Work well under pressure and pays close attention to details.A strong sense of responsibility.A highly self-motivated person.Strong willingness to learn.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to Muti-task.Strong interpersonal skills.7.0 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Director of EngineeringAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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