Sr Tool Engineer - Grand Rapids, United States - IntePros Consulting

Description

Sr Tool Engineer

Contract Role

W2 only

No C2C

Some Travel Requirements


Description:

The Senior Tooling / Molding Engineer will support injection molding qualification activities at clients Grand Rapids Tier 1 molded component suppliers.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working remotely, with ability to visit Tier 1 suppliers (concentrated in US - Midwest region) and the Grand Rapids site so travel would be required when needed approx 5-10% travel.

Role is part of a global engineering organization for clients Molding & Capital Tooling Team.


Must Have:
Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred) and minimum of 4 years of experience
• Masters in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred) and minimum of 2 years of experience

Description:

The Senior Molding Engineer is responsible for owning and driving mold development and injection molding projects through adherence to established product design, scientific injection molding process, tooling, resin, and equipment.

The key responsibility of this position is to lead new injection molding qualification activities across molding suppliers, contract manufacturers and internal client sites.

The Senior Molding Engineer is part of a global engineering organization for client's Molding & Capital Tooling Team. Their work is mainly independent, expecting


Experience:

• Assist in setting up robust injection molding processes on multi-cavity molds and insert molding
• Experienced in the ability to partner and coordinate supplier qualification activities (PPAP, IQ, OQ, PQ, DOE, etc) to meet requirements of the application.
• Proficient in generating qualification requirements and reports for injection molded components
• Understands limits / fits, tolerance stack up analysis. Highly experienced in Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing (GDT) and application for inspection setup and tolerancing allowances of molded components
• Use and understanding of Statistical Tools (Design of Experiments, Measurement System Analysis/Gage R&R, Process Capability and Statistical Process Control)
• Experience leader of cross functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Sourcing and Supply Chain through qualification processes
• Develop and maintain strong working relationship with functional groups (R&D, ME, Quality Operations, Supply Chain and Regulatory)
• History of mentoring team members

Skill & Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical problem solving
• Demonstrated initiative and innovation
• Ability to transfer the technical knowledge to manufacturing operations
• Review/prepare test protocols and reports in order to qualify part and product changes
• Work remotely across time zones
• Collaborate cross functionally with team members (i.e. R&D, Regulatory, Suppliers/Contract Manufacturers, Marketing and Operations)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with contract manufacturers
• Solid understanding of Plastic Part Design / Injection Molding Guidelines
• Knowledgeable in the use of 3D CAD packages & Data Analysis software
• Understanding of Mold Flow analysis
• Rheology knowledge of both Crystalline & Amorphous plastics resin (examples include polycarbonate, acrylic, PVC, Nylon and Co-polyesters)
• Use of Society of Plastics Industry Standards (SPI) for mold build classification and texture/surface appearance recognition
• PPAP and Agile MAP experience is a plus

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions. Coaches and reviews the work of lower level specialists; may manage projects / processes.


Organizational Impact:
May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.


Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is in depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.


Communication and Influence:
Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objective, and influence decision making. Leadership and Talent


Management: May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product .


Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management.

Requires a University Degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

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