Injection Molding Automation Engineer

Overview

This position will manage and support multiple complex capital projects related to new technologies, automated equipment and controls systems. Support continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing locations. Responsibilities heavily emphasize capital equipment project development and execution and managing these projects with the discipline and tools of a formalized project management process. Capable of managing multiple projects that impact multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage activities with an emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, timing, and budget allowances of the project.
• Follow a formalized project management process and employ the appropriate tools to support flawless execution of capital projects.
• Develop robust project plans, gain cross-functional alignment and deliver per plan.
• Work with Procurement and OEMs to properly specify, procure, accept, install, and validate capital equipment.
• Be the subject matter expert for technologies including automated equipment such as, single-step, 2-step, extrusion blow mold machines, packaging equipment, and downstream equipment including palletizers and stretch wrapper equipment.
• Direct and manage activities of plant staff and external contractors to safely execute the project.
• Support productivity and cost reduction projects. Assist with the implementation of best practices.
• Perform feasibility studies of special operations and manufacturing projects as directed by the Director of Operations Engineering.
• Work with the VP of Operations, Operations Engineering Directors / Managers, Plant Managers, and plant staff, along with corporate R & D, Commercial teams, and Finance staff to develop feasibility studies and mutually agreeable implementation plans which meet cost and timing criteria.
• Communicate and resolve technical, timing, and budgetary issues related to projects as they arise.
• Understand plant infrastructure, molding machines and related equipment, as well as requirements for changes and upgrades to improve safety, quality, and overall efficiency.
• Analyze the business, performance, and cost capabilities and limitations of new, proposed, or existing equipment. Includes evaluation of machinery, equipment, tooling, workflow, and vendors.
• Publish weekly project status reports outlining project status and issues.
• Develop and manage task lists, timelines and resources for completion of projects.

General Requirements

Company DescriptionCreative Liquid Coatings is a TS 16949 certified manufacturer with processes in Injection Molding, Chrome Plating, and Painting of interior & exterior automotive components. With machines ranging in size from 100 Tons to 5000 Tons, we are equipped to handle your injection molding needs. We process an array of performance materials from commodity grades to custom blends and engineered thermoplastic resins.

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