Injection Molding Engineer, Lead

Cooper-Standard Automotive•Spartanburg, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for special projects and related engineering assistance in support of Injection Molding and Automated manufacturing operations. Leads design reviews, development and procurement of molding/automation equipment and tooling. Provides direction and development other mold and automation engineers. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering discipline with minimum 4 years directly related experience in an injection molding manufacturing facility or substantial injection molding experience with proven capabilities.
Minimum 2 years of experience in Automated work cell environment and mold design review and approvals.
Above average mechanical aptitude
MS Office Proficient
CAD software experience (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
Ability to analyze equipment and processes in an industrial environment
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue potential enhancements in new or existing molding/automation workcells that would result in cost savings, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvements.
Troubleshoot quality and processing concerns on new tooling and equipment, then implement correction action.
Reviewing and approving new mold tooling designs with suppliers and providing specifications to suppliers to meet our equipment and manufacturing requirements.
Run off new tooling and equipment at supplier location, approving for acceptance and shipping to Cooper.
Inspect and verify incoming tooling and equipment to ensure they meet original build specifications.
Supports APQP development for new products, completing Claus and Enterproj tasks as assigned by programs. Including development of PFMEA’s, Process Flows and BTO Work Instructions.
Must actively support production, resolving issues as they arise, to minimize downtime.
Contribute to product design during the development stage to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principals, customer functional, and aesthetic requirements are considered.
Supports the Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
Leads validation trials, feasibility studies, design tests for performance of processes and materials.
Assists with development of specifications, new tools, processes and training procedures.
Utilizes disciplined and proven problem-solving techniques to determine root cause analysis for equipment downtime and customer complaints and develops permanent corrective actions.
Champions scrap reduction activities in assigned area of responsibility.
Supports, contributes, and demonstrates lean manufacturing principles in work area.
Continuously works toward achieving goals and measurables of the facility.
Complies with policies, procedures, and facility standards in ISO14001, ISO45001, IATF 16949, including safety and environmental guidelines.
Required to be on call and responsive to production support needs of the facility.
May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.