What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Molding Process Engineer position at Techniplas?
Description
Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.
The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
The Regional Molding Process Engineer acts as a subject matter expert for assigned molding facilities. This position will be responsible for assisting new product launches, advancing molding expertise through training and mentorship, and leading continuous improvement efforts for existing processes using Scientific Injection Molding (SIM) methodology. The Regional Molding Process Engineer is a highly motivated individual with the bandwidth to manage activities at multiple molding facilities.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Design new manufacturing processes aimed at improving quality, efficiency and output using Scientific Injection Molding (SIM) principles.
- Coordinates activities with program management, design, quality and tooling teams to ensure products & processes meet design requirements.
- Implement molding best practices at various molding facilities through systemic changes and training
- Leads and supervises local process engineers, process technicians and mold setters
- High percentage of time traveling to facilities in Geogia, South Carolina and northern Mexico.
- Establishes and implements standards, documentation and procedures for all new and existing products.
- Continually improves manufacturing methods and process / design changes.
- Continually investigates and resolves manufacturing process problems.
- Supports quality team with quality issues and customer concerns.
- Acts as a liaison between manufacturing and selected customers and jobs that have been subcontracted.
- Assists in ensuring safety equipment is operational and safety procedures are followed to maintain high safety standards.
- Performs process activities which involve conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment.
- Train process technicians and mold setters as well as molding equipment operators to verify new or updated processes are performed correctly.
- Assists in planning, developing and quoting of new products for profit potential and manufacturing feasibility.
- Completes and performs other duties / tasks as may be assigned.
- This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES) :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
Manual Dexterity : Must use moderate speed and accuracy in operating machines and retrieving parts.
Physical Effort : Work requires moderate to heavy physical exertion with above average weight materials or equipment.
Working Conditions : The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Hazards : Possibility of accidents of a serious nature.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements of personnel as classified.
Techniplas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
