Staff Mold Design Engineer

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Staff Mold Design Engineer! This role provides high-quality engineering support to the operations team, focusing on achieving target yield and scrap goals by identifying and resolving operations issues related to tooling. The engineer will improve operational efficiency and reliability through continuous improvement of processes, tools/equipment, manufactured products, and automation. Responsibilities include designing and creating drawings and models for new tooling/fixture/mechanical systems or improvements to existing ones using 3D CAD software, conducting design reviews, writing detailed specifications, planning and supervising installation and startup of tooling/process equipment, conducting experiments and analyzing data, creating instruction bulletins, and occasionally supporting maintenance and R&D teams. The role also involves qualifying new tooling/process, visiting suppliers for Factory Acceptance Testing, and running computer simulations for thermal analysis.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment involving processes and tools.
Strong drafting skills with experience in 3D CAD modeling (SolidEdge preferred).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organization and presentation skills, including ability to map out projects, prioritize workloads and maintain documentation.
Ability to work independently with limited to no supervision.
Ability to work with people in a production/plant environment.
Proficiency in the use of PC using Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and Access.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
BS degree from an accredited university majoring in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering major.

Nice To Haves

Experience with polymer molding, or similar process machinery.
Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

Responsibilities

Provide high quality engineering support to the operations team towards achieving the target yield and scrap goals by identifying and resolving operations issues attributed to tooling.
Improve operational efficiency and reliability through continuous improvement of processes, tools/equipment, manufactured products, and automation.
Design and create drawings and models for new tooling/fixture/mechanical systems or improvements to the existing tooling/fixture/mechanical systems according to manufacturing needs using a 3D CAD modelling software.
Conduct design reviews for tooling/fixture/mechanical systems to management and relevant stakeholders with limited or no technical knowledge and make recommendation for design paths.
Write detailed specifications for the tooling/process design sought for effective translation during request for quote, procurement, build, installation, and start up.
Effectively plan, coordinate, and supervise tooling/process equipment installation and startup.
Conduct experiments, collect and analyze process data using statistical tools, write clear, concise engineering test reports describing the test procedures, results, analyses, and conclusions.
Create instruction bulletins or process specification procedures for standard work practices related to manufacturing tooling/processes.
Occasionally, provide support to the maintenance team in troubleshooting process, tool , and equipment problems.
Occasionally, collaborate with research and development team on new product development efforts and needs.
Occasionally, qualify new tooling/process for manufacturing by performing dimensional analysis on the manufactured product.
Occasionally, visit tooling/equipment suppliers to test tooling/equipment during Factory Acceptance Testing.
Occasionally, run computer simulations for thermal analysis of tooling and product during injection molding process .
Support and mentor fellow team members in the candidate’s area of expertise.