Manufacturing Level II Tooling Technician

CHIYODA USA CORPORATION•Greencastle, IN

6d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Level II Tooling Technician will lead the development and validation of new injection molding processes using Scientific Injection Molding techniques. This role involves executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, running dynamic studies, and collaborating with manufacturing teams. The technician will also develop and review technical documentation, provide support for injection molded components, and optimize existing processes to reduce scrap and improve cycle time. A key aspect of this role is conducting root cause analysis for molding or material issues and implementing corrective actions. The technician will work closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure stable and capable manufacturing processes, create and execute validation protocols, and perform statistical analysis using Minitab.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Minimum 10 years of experience in injection molding process development or engineering.
Strong understanding of polymer behavior, resin chemistry, and scientific molding principles.
Understand D2 Processes (Decouple Molding).
Hands-on experience in DOE (Design of Experiments), process validation, and troubleshooting.
Proficiency in interpreting resin data sheets and converting material properties into process parameters.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Must function well in a team environment and must communicate well with others.
Motivated self-starter that can productively work alone and in groups to solve problems.
Must have proven mechanical ability.
Must have the ability and willingness to work as needed/required in order to complete required work and communicate with other shifts.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and validation of new injection molding processes using Scientific Injection Molding techniques, including T0/T1/T2/T3/, IQ/OQ/PQ protocol execution.
Run dynamic studies such as Check Ring studies, Dynamic clamp force studies, part weight Studies, Melt Density Studies, Viscosity Studies, Gate Seal Studies.
Collaborate with teams from manufacturers to ensure development steps are followed.
Develop and review technical documentation including protocols, process sheets, reports, databases.
Provide support for injection molded components, including tooling, material selection, and process optimization.
Analyze and optimize existing processes to reduce scraps, improve cycle time, and maintain part quality.
Conduct root cause analysis for molding or material issues using data and analytical tools and implement corrective actions.
Develop and maintain standardized process documentation, such as process sheets and validation protocols.
Work with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure stable and capable manufacturing processes.
Create and execute validation protocols, reports, and change controls.
Perform statistical analysis (SPC, DOE) using Minitab to optimize processes.
Other duties as assigned.