Engineering Manager
Job DescriptionJob Description
Are you an experienced engineer in the plastics field with a passion for developing new applications and processes?
Do you have a practical knowledge of plastic part design, injection molds, and injection molding?
About this position:
We are seeking an Engineering Manager with expertise in plastic injection molds/injection molding to lead our technical team in the development and optimization of tooling and processes, including automation solutions.
Interested? Apply online at https://demgychicago.prevueaps.com/jobs/309171-20591.html
About DEMGY Chicago, LLC
Formerly known as Met2Plastic, LLC, we are a premier custom injection molder and mold builder operating in the Chicago area since 1970
We are a division of France-based DEMGY Group a $108mm organization with 10 sites located in France, Germany, Romania, and the U.S.
We serve the Medical, Aerospace, and Industrial Equipment industries
Our facility has a team of 45 people, and we are growing
Our work environment is collaborative and friendly
About (some of) Our Benefits:
Our employees' well-being is important to us, so we offer more than just a paycheck.
Secure your Future: 401(k) with weekly company match
Secure your Peace of Mind: Personal/Sick leave benefits accrue weekly, and do not expire at year end
Secure your Health: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Platinum, Gold and Silver Options
Enjoy your Free Time: 10 paid holidays annually, plus paid Vacation benefits that accrue weekly, and do not expire at year end
Education and Qualifications
Strong and diverse technical background in injection mold tooling, processing, materials, manufacturing and quality.
B.S. degree in Engineering, Plastics Technology, or a combination of equivalent experience and certification training.
At least 5 years of practical work experience in thermoplastic injection molding and/or injection mold building
Job Skill Requirements
- Solid understanding of plastic part design, injection mold tooling, thermoplastic injection molding, and automation
- Ability to effectively lead and mentor a small technical team with a servant leadership mindset
- Ability to use CAD software for part and mold design analysis and limited part and fixture design (Solidworks experience )
- Both a working knowledge of, and experience with, Scientific Injection Molding principles.
- Demonstrated good communication (written and verbal), organizational skills, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated creative thinking ability to think out of the box and recommend options.
- Experience with risk analysis and problem solving tools
- Strong computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc
Job Responsibilities
Lead Engineering Department & New Program Development: Oversee engineering activity including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP / program management), tooling design and development, process development, and automation development.
Collaborate with customers to optimize part designs to meet manufacturing requirements, optimize part performance, and meet target cost requirements
Develop and implement tooling specifications, design standards, and qualification processes to ensure expected product quality and production output requirements
Identify automation opportunities to reduce cost, improve uptime, and improve product quality and collaborate with automation service providers and internal resources to develop and implement automation solutions
Serve as a technical resource to Demgy Chicago's production, tooling, and quality departments, analyzing existing processes; develop and implement solutions to drive improvement in product cost and product quality
Identify and develop new technologies to complement/enhance Demgy Chicago offerings in metal replacement applications
Work with customers and internal departments to resolve technical issues related to part design, materials, and processes
Interested? Apply online at https://demgychicago.prevueaps.com/jobs/309171-20591.html