Lead Engineer, Injection Molding

Whirlpool • Clyde, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Lead Engineer. The role will be based at our Perrysburg, OH plant. As a lead engineer for injection molding, you will be responsible for supporting the operation of a world class plastic injection molding facility, striving to be the benchmark for Whirlpool in automation. In this challenging role, you will be called upon as a technical leader to drive continuous improvements to safety, quality, delivery, and cost of the process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 5+ years manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Plastics Engineering
• Experience with qualifying new injection mold tooling.
• Experience with Fanuc 6 axis robots.
• Experience with Gantry style cartesian demolding robots
• Experience setting up new processes and optimizing existing processes.
• Advanced Injection Mold Process Training (Master Molder, Paulson, AIM, etc…)
• Experience leading teams
• Experience in World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Professional Maintenance (PM)
• Drive initiatives to support change in the plant
• Experience using CAD software such as Creo, Solidworks, AutoCAD
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Lead process implementation, process optimization, root cause analysis, and capacity increases with a focus on injection molding equipment and molds
• Facilitate projects and teach / mentor/train shop floor teams to ensure molds and machines are kept in World Class condition
• Provide project management of new and existing equipment / tooling.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams to drive solutions.
• Develop technicians in advanced problem-solving and skill training
• Support a highly automated facility
• Work effectively with your peers to share knowledge and leverage strengths
• Utilize excellent communication and documentation skills to transfer critical processes and support knowledge to others
• Lead and promote the use of kaizen activities
• Work with Corporate design team for Engineering Changes
• Work with the procurement team on cost and quality projects

Benefits

• Flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits
• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior