Process and Tooling Manager

General Accountability:

Reporting to the Division Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager, the Process and Tooling Manager is responsible to lead our Molding department. Responsibilities include the initial development of manufacturing processes for new products and providing technical expertise for troubleshooting current manufacturing processes. The candidate should have mechanical / manufacturing aptitude ideally in areas of injection molding and/or manufacturing process development. Typical manufacturing processes include plastic injection, sonic welding, and other automated processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete process development and testing through the use of a systematic process, employing Design of Experiments (DOEs) and other relevant techniques to achieve optimum manufacturing processes.
• Provide input to process specifications, equipment specifications, request for quotations, factory/site acceptance plans, engineering processes, etc.
• Provides technical consultation and support to New Product Development or Operations, regarding product designs and manufacturing process parameters and specifications.
• Using process expertise must be able to input into initial new product designs for Design for Manufacturability, Assembly and Cost.
• Specifies and/or designs/details proof of concept equipment, components or tooling as required to meet project assignments.
• Conduct process/equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work closely with plant engineers, operators, and maintenance to troubleshoot machine and/or process issues and to provide training and mentoring to broaden their skills.
• Lead or coordinate the design and testing of pilot or mockup processes for proof-of-concept work.
• Coordinate and conduct validations (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Develop and implement work instructions and standardization of processes.
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health regulations, along with other federal, state, and local regulations regarding environmental, industrial, and electrical mandates.
• Provide direction and training to Mold Technicians to strengthen skill sets and assist in the talent development activities to ensure a strong pipeline of technical talent.
• Assist to specify, purchase, setup, establish process on injection molding machines and all ancillary equipment.
• Provide input in tool design reviews and able to debug and put into service plastic injection molds. Communicate tool needs with Tooling vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Plastics, Biomedical or Mechanical) required.
• A minimum of 5+ years related work experience in a Process Manager type role in a high-volume manufacturing environment required.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding and mold tooling.
• Experience with medical device manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to manage strategic manufacturing projects in a broad range of technologies.
• Ability to read and understand complex instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply problem solving techniques to make independent decisions and suggestions on ways to improve services and processes and address complex issues.
• Independent and organized work style: effectively manage time and prioritize workload, adapt to change, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out detailed, complex oral or written instructions.
• Proven business aptitude, must be a decision-maker, willing to take calculated risks and can take advantage of business opportunities as they arise.
• Possess ability to forge strong working relationships and successfully interact with operational functions, business areas, external partners, employees, and senior management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good listening skills.
• Computer experience is preferred with knowledge of Microsoft office. AutoCAD or other drafting software experience is preferred.
• Novice electrical and mechanical knowledge needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office or manufacturing/cleanroom environment
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, or climb for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs.