Molding Manager

Position Summary

Provides technical leadership of the plant’s injection molding operations and its injection mold tool preventive maintenance and repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Main technical resource for molding process issues.
• Maintain all process and tooling documentation in compliance with IATF-16949
• Program and setup process controls for all molding machines and robots.
• Training of process technicians using TI training standards and documentation.
• Provide technical assistance in 8D, 5 Why, and Root Cause Analysis relating to molding process.
• Coordinate mold repairs and PM’s with inhouse mold repair resources and external tools shops.
• Training of tooling technicians using TI training standards and documentation.
• Participate in design review, quoting, vendor selection, ordering, build tracking, sampling, and coordinate corrections of all new mold tooling
• Participate in design review, quoting, vendor selection, ordering, and tracking build all new molding equipment.
• Lead the design and construction of Automation Cells in the Molding Area.
• Track and maintain spare parts inventory for injection mold tools.
• Interface with external Molded Component Suppliers for Best Practices, track and/or review new tool builds, and conduct Supplier Audits.
• Maintain PM records and review condition of all TI Fluid Systems owned tooling.
• Participate in identification and implementation of cost savings initiatives.
• Maintain 100% Poke-Yoke effectiveness in the Molding Department
• Attend all meetings as scheduled and required.
• Other work as assigned by manager.

Skill Requirements

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Strong professional and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, customers, vendors and visitors in a respectful and professional manner.
• Must follow direction as given by Manager.
• Must follow all TI Fluid Systems Policies and Procedures.
• Strong organization skills.
• Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Fluent user of CAD to perform tool design reviews and mold flow simulation.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Technical Field or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Licensing or Special Certification Requirements

• Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) Core Tools - Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching and climbing stairs
• Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs
• Pushing or pulling up to 100-200 lbs
• Use of hands and legs
• Speak clearly, oral communication and hearing conversation
• Ability for rapid manual/muscular coordination simultaneously involving wrist/hands/fingers
• Vision: depth perception and distinguish basic colors
• Operation of truck or motor vehicle

Working Conditions

• Works inside within an automotive component manufacturing setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals.
• Noise: intermittent above 85dcb with vibration
• Occasionally work with chemicals, grease, oils, machinery with moving parts, moving vehicles, hands in water, alone and more than 40 hours

Protective Equipment Required

• Eye protection required
• Hearing protection required
• Occasionally hard hat, gloves and safety shoes are required