Plastic injection molding process Engineer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible to implement, maintain and improve the plastic injection molding processes and ensure technical availability of equipment in all shifts.
• Fulfil Value Stream KPI’s: IDC, FOR, Technical Down time.
• New product introduction, equipment and process definition, acquisition, validation and installation on production environment.
• Develop process and instructions for plastic injection molding processes, write material to train technicians, and processes for maintenance: Preventive, predictive and corrective.
• Define and execute training programs related to plastic injection molding technologies, mold technologies, and equipment maintenance.
• Lead or support projects to improve yield, cost, and cycle time. Qualify new products, tools, and materials, and keep updated knowledge with technology advancements.
• Develop and manage the annual operational plan and budget for the molding engineering department, ensuring effective cost control.
• Plan and coordinate annual work schedules and activities, achieving productivity and quality performance indicators.
• Participate in early-stage project planning, trial production, and mass production ramp-up to ensure successful new molding products launches.
• Evaluate and refine mold tooling, participate in design reviews, and build/adjust robot end-of-arm tooling. Source new equipment as production needs evolve.
• Strong partner with design, manufacturing, and suppliers for manufacturability feedback, and ensure smooth production ramp-up.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analysis and solution of problems related with processes and test equipment within manufacturing areas.
• Responsible for the creation of preventive maintenance routines for machinery and tooling.
• Responsible for the design and/or integration of hardware, software, electrical systems, and communication systems based on reliable and robust sources for the manufacturing areas.
• Responsible for the definition, procurement, and registration of spare parts of processes under responsibility.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing areas in downtime events related to the processes under responsibility.
• Responsible for the assurance of processes free from safety risks.
• Definition, procurement, installation, validation, and start-up of new machinery.
• Technical support during the launch phase of new products.
• Definition and implementation of measures to improve the processes under responsibility (e.g. metrics such as cycle time, up time, quality).
• Be an active member of international multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop semi-automated processes in an automotive electronics environment.