Discovery Personnel Jobs » Injection Molding

Injection Mold Design Engineering Project Manager – Kansas City, MO

Administrator — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:28:21 +0000

Description
A company that designs and builds plastic injection molds for the food packaging, horticultural, medical industries, etc. is searching for someone to design stack multi-cavity injection molds. The current Design Engineering Project Manager is retiring in a few months and the company is anxious to fill the position, as soon as possible, so training can take place. This company has been in business well over 20 years and plans to be in business much longer.

In addition to an annual salary in the $80,000 to $90,000 range, the company offers a competitive health care package, a 401k, a potential bonus, and a relocation package.

Requirements

Must have experience designing stack multi-cavity injection molds used in thin wall injection molding.

A Technical Degree

Familiarity with hot runner designs is also required.

CAD is experience is required and experience using Solidworks to design molds would be a big plus.

The ability to interact professionally with customers is also needed.

Injection Molding Manufacturing Engineer

Administrator — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:38:44 +0000

Description
A rapidly growing plastic injection molding manufacturing company is searching for an entry level Manufacturing Engineer. This is a newly created position to meet the demands of a growing company in a new modern facility.

In addition to an annual salary in the $55,000 to $65,000 range, the company offers a very competitive health care package, a 401k with matching after 6 months, and relocation assistance.

Requirements
Must have at least 2 years of injection molding production experience and a Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field.

Process/Maintenance Technician – Rockaway, NJ

Administrator — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:24:40 +0000

Description:

A plastic thin wall injection molding company specializing in plastic dinnerware is searching for a “hands-on” Process/Maintenance Technician to set up and maintain thin wall injection molding equipment on second shift, and two weekends each month. The company is looking for somewall with thin wall injection molding experience maintaining and setting up Husky Injection Molding Machines.

In addition to a modern, growing molding facility, the company offers an annual salary in $40,000 to $48,000 range, competitive medical benefits after 90 days, overtime pay and relocation assistance if necessary. The company prefers to hire locally.

Requirements:

Extensive hands-on knowledge of Husky molding equipment, mechanical maintenance, thin wall injection molding, basic hydraulics, robotics, gas assist and polymer science.

Job Order: DPITPLPT

Injection Mold Fabrication Operations Manager – Royalton, VT

Administrator — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:29:43 +0000

A well established and financially secure custom plastic injection molding company is searching for an Injection Mold Operations Manager to manage the day to day mold manufacturing operation in state-of-the-art Royalton, VT facility. The company is seeking a catalyst for innovation with demonstrated ability to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and reduce costs in a modern manufacturing environment. This candidate will have full responsibility for evaluating workload, preparing schedules, giving clear work directions, trouble-shooting, and setting deadlines to ensure timely completion and accuracy of precision mold build and repair work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure molds are built to stringent internal standards while achieving bottom line performance target.
• Evaluate current procedures and practices for accomplishing department performance metrics and develop and implement new formal documented procedures.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.
• Manage direct reports and assure that company policy is adhered to and performance objectives are attained.
• Oversee all recruiting and training, as well as spearhead the implementation of a modern apprenticeship program.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained, calibrated and functioning at peak efficiency at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with multi-cavity high precision, conventional, multi-shot, and insert molds.
• BS in an engineering related field is preferred. A minimum of 10-years experience in hands-on management, preferably injection mold making.
• Strong background in ISO, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent teamwork, communications skills and professional appearance.
• Strong working knowledge of CAD-CAM (UG preferred), and MS Office.

In addition to an annual salary in the $90,000 range, the company offers very competitive benefits, relocation assistance and an opportunity to manage a modern mold manufacturing/repair facility.
(Job: DSGWTRM)

Injection Molding Maintenance Manager/Safety Coordinator – Vermont

Administrator — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:25:06 +0000

Description
A well established custom injection molding company providing plastic parts to the consumer, automotive, and medical industries is searching for a Maintenance Manager/Safety Coordinator to direct all injection molding machine, auxiliary equipment, and facility maintenance activities including; Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Equipment Calibration programs. The Maintenance Manager is also responsible for maintaining spare part inventories, janitorial services, and the Safety Committee.

In addition to working in a modern work environment, the company offers an annual salary in the $60,000 to $70,000 range, very competitive Health Care Benefits, a 401(k) Plan with employee matching, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement for approved courses and a relocation package.

Requirements
MUST HAVE SEVERAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE LEADING MAINTENANCE IN AN INJECTION MOLDING FACILITY AND HAVE;

An Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one to two years technical apprenticeship or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficiency in reading and interpretation of documents such as blue prints, schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to apply appropriate mathematics principles necessary in maintenance preparation.

Mechanical aptitude and capacity to employ common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Excellent organizational, planning and analytical skills; some knowledge of PC based computer software such as MS Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, and program management software.

Proven leadership skills to develop a team approach that will ensure quality, safety and productivity within the department and facility.

Injection Molding Process Engineer – Minneapolis, MN

Administrator — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:37:43 +0000

A well established and profitable custom rubber/plastic molding company is searching for an Injection Molding Process Engineer to coordinate the implementation of new injection molding process, develop injection molding technology and improvement projects for the purpose of quality products, cost reduction, elimination of waste, involvement in processes, troubleshooting, project management, cost analysis, design validation, design recommendations, solving issues of products, in compliance with customer requirements and specifications.

Must have several years of injection molding process engineering experience and a BS degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering equivalent experience. Green Belt desirable, Leadership skills, Self-motivated, Auto-directed, Automation’s, tooling and secondary equipment knowledge.

In addition to an annual salary in the $55,000 to $70,000 range, the company offers very competitive benefits in a modern and stable work environment.

Vice President of Quality and Requlatory Affairs – Montpelier, VT

Administrator — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:47:27 +0000

Description
A growing and highly regarded custom medical and automotive injection molding company is searching for a Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs. The Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs (VPQRA) is responsible for establishing the strategic direction for continuous quality improvement and the implementation of corporate quality policies globally across all facilities. The VPQRA will benchmark best practices for the sustained improvement of critical quality and business processes throughout the corporation. The VPQRA works with senior management to identify areas of improvement, creates projects, gathers resources to work on projects, and manages the progress of projects to support the company’s short and long-range business objectives. This individual will oversee the deployment of quality analysis tools and will act as a resource for front line Quality Managers, Executive Management and other members of the Management Team.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead company-wide initiatives related to developing, implementing, streamlining, and strengthening quality and environmental systems, which comply with ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, GHTF Guidelines, FDA QSR and ISO 28000.

Lead company SPC efforts while promoting standardization among plant practices, documentation, and systems related to Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering.

Support New Program Launch Design Review Meetings and engage with project teams on IQ/OQ/PQ activities including FMEA and Control Plan review to ensure consistency.

Review and/or negotiate customer-specific requirements and manuals to ensure that corporate quality systems comply with such customer expectations.

Manage the company’s corporate internal audit function and actively support layered audit programs by personally conducting quality system and process-level audits at various company locations.

Function as the main interface with regulatory and registration bodies; negotiate contracts and ensure internal compliance.

Provide regulatory, GMP and medical device/pharmaceutical expertise to advance the corporation’s medical device assembly and contract manufacturing business.

Manage/Delegate supplier quality activities including supplier selection, supplier corrective actions, supplier audits, and administration of the Supplier Excellence Manual.

In addition to an annual salary in the $100,000 to $125,000 range, the company offers very competitive medical benefits, a 401k with matching, a very good relocation package, etc.

Requirements

Four year Engineering, Science or Math degree is required and an MBA/MA is preferred.

Minimum of 12 years of quality management experience (at the director level or above) with specific experience in the custom injection molding of medical devices/components and automotive parts (PPAP and related automotive industry practices).

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt or similar achievements preferred.

Computer literate in programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Strong SPC knowledge and application experience.

Well versed in TS 16949, ISO 9001, 13485, and FDA’s Title 21 CFR’s.

Familiarity with medical/FDA guidelines as applies to manufacturing processes and related documentation, and/or direct experience with medical device manufacturing. FDA Regulatory exposure and/or RAC certification a plus.

Practitioner level – Lean Manufacturing experience with a record of accomplishment in leading Kaizen events, VSM and overall process improvement activities.

Knowledge and experience in control plan development, product print and specification understanding, customer interface experience.

Knowledge of molding process and procedures.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Ability to travel as needed

Injection Molding Lead Tooling Maker – Hudson, NY

Administrator — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:25:04 +0000

Description
A long established full-service injection molder providing; mold design and tool making, injection molding and secondary operations, is searching for a Lead Toolmaker to lead its 3 person mold making toolroom. In addition to manufacturing proprietary fasteners the company builds precision custom-designed injection molds for standard and specialty fasteners, custom components, and shapes.

In addition to an annual salary in the $60,000 to $70,000 range, the company offers very competitive, dental, medical, vision and other benefits, the company offers a 401k with 4% matching and a modern work environment in a beautiful area of New York.

Requirements

Must have several years of experience build plastic injection molds and tooling

Must be able to operate CNC and EDM equipment

Must be able to lead others in the building and repair of molds for the plastic injection molding industry

Injection Molding Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Randolph, VT

Administrator — Sat, 01 May 2010 16:13:15 +0000

Description
A growing and well regarded custom injection molding company is searching for a Manufacturing Quality Engineer. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for the quality assurance of all products, quality system management, manufacturing process quality and customer problem resolution.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in product design reviews and Tech Center hand-off approval.

Resolution of internal product quality problems.

Resolves product customer complaint cause and corrective action analysis.

Customer on-site quality resolution and/or quality reviews.

Supervision of QA Auditors.

Specific production quality training for QA Auditors, IPI’s, and MQT’s.

Manufacturing process quality management (including insert molding process).

Development and maintenance of QAR (Quality Assurance Report) books.

Audits injection molding processes against the Master Process & Control Plans

Development and maintenance of QAR (quality Assurance Report) books

Medical product quality validation after mold repair, including capability studies, gauge R & R’s, first article reports, etc.

Development and maintenance of SPC database for medical components

Manage quality assurance operations during QA Manager absence

Daily inspection of product/processes

Internal Audits, Customer Audits, and ISO/QS Audits

Assist in procedure development and/or maintenance

ECN Approval for Automotive/CI products

Automotive/CI product quality validation after mold repair

MRB disposition of Automotive/CI products

Development and maintenance of the Applied Statistics database

Member of Internal Auditing Team

The company injection molds plastic parts for the medical, consumer and automotive industries in a modern molding facility with clean rooms for the medical molding operations.

In addition to an annual salary in the $60,000 to $75,000 range, the company offers very competitive medical benefits, a 401k with matching, relocation, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

Four year Engineering or Science degree

Minimum of 5 years quality engineering experience, with specific experience in medical devices/components desired

Knowledge of measurement equipment and experience in measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, tool scopes, optical comparators, and vision systems

Computer literate in programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Strong SPC knowledge and experience

Knowledge and experience in control plan development, product print and specification understanding, customer interface experience

Knowledge of molding process and procedures

Experience in molded product quality control desired FDA/ISO/QS system knowledge and experience (any or all)

Good communication skills

Certified Quality Auditor and/or Quality Engineer highly desirable

Ability to travel when needed