Manufacturing Engineer

Plastics Manufacturing Engineering team is a diverse, high performing group of engineers that define and execute the manufacturing processes for plastic components. As a part of this team, you will be tasked with assessing the current manufacturing capabilities of plastics processes, developing a manufacturing and capacity strategy for plastic components for current and future product programs, determining the most effective methods to manufacture plastic components, and implementing equipment capacity and capability upgrades.

Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Bringing the voice of manufacturing into the design process to guide the design of components for efficient processing through molding and assembly processes
Performing advanced DFMs part feasibility, identify areas of concern and proactively provide solutions to meet both Engineering and Manufacturing requirements. Modify the product to provide proposals.
Designing and modelling all aspects of injection molds: Mold layout, parting lines, actions, and mechanisms.
Lead the development of new plastic injection tooling projects to meet a wide range of product performance and cosmetic requirements.
Lead and refine the design for manufacturing process by collaborating with supply management, product design, industrial design, and manufacturing engineering groups on material selection, design feasibility assessments, and aesthetics of new plastic part & tooling designs.
Knowledge of plastic resins and their molding characteristics. Applied knowledge of tool steels and alloy materials used in the manufacturing of injection molds.
Supporting capital cost of prototype and production manufacturing costs, schedule, and labor planning for new facilities and products.
Write prototype/production tooling request for quotes (RFQs)
Providing technical solutions and leading engineering sub-contractors in process design, layout, and construction of new plastics tooling
Seeking out, investigating, trialing, and evaluating new plastics equipment technologies. Focusing on non-standard solutions and equipment that has not been used in production environments to deliver innovative solutions to enable product programs.
Commissioning tooling and launch in factory.
Understanding and reviewing part appearance standards. Collaborating with design and vehicle quality as needed to improve appearance standards
Using a data-based approach to optimize molding processes to reach quality and production requirements
Supporting all engineering builds and verifying scalability of molding processes

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Necessary skills
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar; MS preferred
5-7+ years of hands-on experience with world-class Automotive Class A large/medium injection plastic molds design and processing
Proficient in Tool design and experienced with 3D Modeling in Catia V5/Cimatron/NX
Detailed understanding of plastics molding related process variables and their impact on throughput, quality, and yield rate
Must have working knowledge of equipment design, mold design, EOAT and post molding operations.
Strong foundation of problem-solving skills, statistical process control, design of experiments and simulation techniques
Strong Design for Manufacturing skills to assess part feasibility of plastic molded parts
Understanding of Design for Assembly (DFA), facility design principles, and lean manufacturing techniques. Comprehend GD&T part drawings
Ability to apply engineering fundamental principles to identify and drive non-standard solutions to solve manufacturing constraints.
Strong interpersonal skills when working with internal groups and outside vendors
Comfortable providing clear and focused technical guidance to outside engineering resources whether it be equipment vendors, Tier I, II suppliers, or engineering services
Ability to work in rapidly changing environment with minimal guidance
Willingness to travel domestically or internationally (Up to 40% per year)
Comfortable in leading diverse multi-functional team
Understanding and interpreting mold filling simulations and cooling analyses
Proficient in basic and field related software (i.e., CATIA/SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mold flow simulations)

Preferred:
Automotive Tier 1 or Tool shop experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.