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Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish optimized process parameters and identify / troubleshoot processing problems for all processes in the facility.
- Lead engineering support team for processing.
- Lead New Product Launches
- Responsible for all communications and contacts with appropriate discipline concerning all processing issues. (Product Design, Sales, Material Suppliers, Tool Shops, Production, Automation, Program Managers, etc.)
- Oversee all tooling work for repairs, revisions and new designs of molds/tools.
- Identify potential tooling modifications to improve processes, reduce scrap & downtime.
- Maintain all documentation and applicable media associated with processing and tooling. (process sheets, tool tracking, parameter-change forms, APQP etc.)
- Startup processes: load programs, verify material, tool temperature, die safety, ensure stable process, submit first piece to tooling coordinator and quality control.
- Involvement in Kaizen, DOS, Lean and Continuous Improvement.
- Lead and/or support 8D (Problem solving) and APQP Teams (PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Charts).
- Lead new business quote process.
Education and Qualifications
- BS Degree in Engineering (2yr. or 4yr. degree) or 5 yrs. Experience in related field.
- Experience in processing and manufacturing is preferred.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people in a professional manner.
- Must be self-directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.
- Willing and able to work excess hours when necessary.
- Must be able to travel as required to customers and suppliers.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) is preferred.