Job Title: Mold Development Engineer
Job Location: Keller, TX
Duration: 12+ Months
Manager Overview
Mold Development Engineering is searching for a highly capable and experienced Project Manager to plan, track, and communicate across functional groups for mold procurement projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong project track record and training, specifically related to engineering and procurement of plastic injection molds. Molds range from simple prototype to high end and complex SPI Class 101 production molds. We are a high performing team that nurtures a collaborative team working environment. We are not looking for someone who knows what a mold is, but rather someone with strong passion, talent, and experience in this specific field.
Scope of Position
Provide project management expertise for new mold procurement projects across the division
Collaborate with various internal teams to obtain information to plan and set up projects for success
Prepare and host internal kick-off meetings for project teams
Communicate status regularly to various levels in the organization throughout the project duration
Typical mold solutions include prototype, SPI Class 103, and SPI Class 101 plastic injection molds
Major Roles and Responsibilities:
Day-to-Day:
Project Development:
Work with project teams to ensure their injection mold related needs are met
Offer solutions and guidance to customers based on project criteria
Work with mold build team to:
Create budgetary funding and capacity utilization estimates for new mold projects
Proposed tooling solutions that meet total product life requirements, optimize cavitation, meet or exceed cycle time targets, and minimize material usage
Gather information required for successful mold kick-off meetings and project launch
Financial Planning and Support:
Provide budgetary numbers to project teams for AR purposes
Support internal process for capital AR justification
Provide financial guidance to project teams with regards to internal AR process
Lead efforts on certain AR requests at times
Update Plant Capital Managers on project spend projections
Project Communication:
Meet with project teams starting in the early stages of their mold planning
Track and communicate upcoming projects with Mold Build Team
Send regular updates to organization for active mold projects
Actively communicate and manage changes in project schedules to minimize impact
Projects involved with:
Molds for new product introductions
Capacity molds for expanding product lines
Top divisional capacity, cost or capability improvement projects
Skill and Knowledge Requirements
Expected Education / Certification:
BS in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering or equivalent preferred
PMP certification
Work Experience Requirements:
5+ years of project management, emphasis in plastic injection molds or other custom capital purchases strongly preferred
Required Skills:
Strong project management capability
Ability to utilize all MS Office applications
Effective verbal and written communication in English and Spanish
Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams
Desired Skills:
Functional with 3D CAD software
Detailed knowledge of all types of injection mold tooling
Thorough knowledge of secondary assembly and decorating processes
Familiarity with automation processes
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