Liquid Injection Molding (LIM / LSR) Engineer

Job Scope:

The LIM Engineer will be responsible for the successful introduction, launch and continued growth of new products and best practice LIM (Liquid Injection Molding) processes. This includes research, development, and handoff to the Operations teams using the resources of the R&D department, Sales/Marketing, APD Engineering Team and any necessary outside resources.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participates in the C2L Strategic Program in the drive for world class product development with respect to LIM/LSR. This includes providing a “turnkey” service to the business for new product development, coordinating cross functional activities and creating avenues for technology introductions and improvements.
• Work closely with and encourage a spirit of cooperation with the Sales, R&D, and operations teams.
• Provide the required technical support to the sales group including customer visits with the sales team as needed. Communicate with our customer’s technical teams and create a sense of cooperation and competence with that team.
• Use Epicor (ERP system) for project management, engineering masters, and new part cost structure.
• Assume responsibility for the Release to Manufacturing of New Products documentation package to Operations. Develops and documents tooling, processes, inspection methodology for Release to Manufacturing.
• Assists in the creation of the Engineering Project Worksheet identifying potential New Product Development costs, processes, materials and capital equipment that will render a viable fiscal opportunity to be realized.
• Supports IQ/OQ/PQ, PPAP, GMP etc. qualification activities.
• Works with designers and toolmakers in creating cost-effective and robust fixtures and molds
• Partakes in completing APQP documents such as pFMEAs, Flow Charts, Control Charts, IPs etc.
• Establish preventative maintenance elements with Maintenance department personnel for new equipment.
• Maintain systems data related to your functional responsibilities according to the matrix located on SharePoint/Global Share Documents/Information Technology/Systems Data Maintenance.
• Actively participate in 5S program by achieving and consistently maintaining 3S in personal work area. Participate in rotating 5S schedule as auditor for the local facility and owner for local common areas.
• Willingness to partake in domestic and international travel to support critical technical suppliers during development, verification and qualification of tooling, automation, molding cells etc

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Engineering technology preferred.
• Strong aptitude for all equipment involved in the production of LSR components (Molding Machine, Dosing Systems, Automation, etc) a must.
• Silicone or rubber manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to use data and facts to explore non existing solutions and processes. Knowledge of SPC.
• Able to work effectively across all functional levels and departments, as well as independently.
• Familiarity of robotics, vision inspection systems, and PLC programming preferred.
• Blueprint reading including GD&T dimensioning as well as review of 3D files preferred.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite software.

*Please note, visa sponsorship or transfered visa sponsorship is not avalable.*