What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mold Tooling Manager position at IPEX Group of Companies?
IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mold Tooling Manager! This role is based at our Injection Molding Plant in Pineville, NC, and will report to the Plant Manager.
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Job Summary
The Mold Tooling Manager will be responsible for leading the activities for Mold Tooling and Machine Shop operations, including continuous improvement and up-keep. These activities are to be conducted while ensuring and improving safety, product quality, housekeeping and cost control to achieve plant goals.
Principal Responsibilities
- Direct the daily Mold Set-up and Machine Shop activities
- Lead projects related to tooling, analyze and present cost saving ideas for injection molding tooling
- Participate in continuous improvement by providing suggestions and participating in management meetings
- Maintain quality standards by aligning with the Approved Compounds/Components List, Quality Control Manual, and ISO procedures
- Prepare cost evaluations on new tooling, repair or replacement of tooling, and change of design programs for managerial review
- Inspect machines, tooling and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimize utilization. Identify variances to be discussed with management
- Test new tooling and equipment to check process efficiency and measure results
- Identify, report, and follow-up on maintenance related issues by use of the work order system
- Assist in the start-up and troubleshooting of process related problems with injection molding equipment, tooling, and auxiliary equipment
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Engineering (mechanical or industrial preferred), or 10 or more years of equivalent work experience
- A solid working knowledge of the injection molding process & machine shop operations
- A strong working knowledge of computers using word processing, spreadsheets and AutoCAD
- Strong mechanical engineering understanding, acumen and working practice experience to be able to direct machining assignments, tool design and equipment and plant layout engineering activities
- Excellent leadership/management, written & verbal communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
- A proven track record in a continuous improvement manufacturing environment with ISO 9001
IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com
