Sr. Process Engineering Manager - Injection Molding

EssilorLuxottica • Foothill Ranch, CA

102d • $142,818 - $200,295

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineering Manager is responsible for developing strategy and delivering recommendations on how to lower cost, while meeting all quality standards set forth by the company. The successful candidate will work side by side with Manufacturing Operations staff to identify inefficiencies in business processes and then determine the best ways to bring metrics in line with financial goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of management experience in plastic injection molding, moldmaking, and toolmaking.
• RJG Master Molder certification or equivalent is a must.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• 5+ years of experience managing Budget (CapEx, OpEx).
• 3+ Automation exposure/experience.
• Experience using LEAN Six Sigma tools.
• Ability to coach and work with teams undertaking Continuous Improvement activities.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree.
• Bilingual - English / Spanish.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• CNC machine experience.
• AutoCAD.
• Plastic Injection molding/extrusion experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical operations related to plastic injection molding, including process optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Manage a team responsible for the development, qualification and successful implementation of manufacturing processes and equipment on the production floor.
• Lead and implement operational excellence and continuous improvement projects.
• Create strategy for the team and provide tactical guidance as needed to meet set budget.
• Coach team on using Lean tools and Six Sigma problem solving methodologies to use data for solving complex problems.
• Influence decisions by creating a positive working relationship with all extended team members including Maintenance, New Product Development, Tooling, R&D teams.
• Thoroughly analyze new product/process hand off and negotiate path forward when new products/processes don't meet requirements.
• Manage/prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Create 3-5 years vision for the team by working with cross functional leadership.

Benefits

• Health care.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid time off/vacation.
• Various employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree