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Mold Maintenance Engineer (Plastic Manufacturing) - PSC51925
Location
Spring Hill, Florida
Workplace Type
On-site
Salary
$70,000 - $120,000
Job Description
Mold Maintenance Engineer (Plastic Manufacturing) - PSC51925
Pay: $70,000 - 120,000/ Year + Full Benefits
Industry: Plastic Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
A global leader in plastic technologies specializing in mold and tooling asset management, is seeking a highly experienced and versatile Mold & Tooling Engineer to play a crucial role in ensuring the health, performance, and efficient management of our clients' mold and tooling assets. This position will involve conducting in-depth mold assessments at supplier locations, contributing to project management activities related to tooling maintenance and refurbishment, and acting as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal teams. This role requires a strong technical background in mold making and processing, excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough mold assessments at manufacturing supplier locations, including assisting or directing supplier mold technicians in disassembly and reassembly.
- Perform visual inspections of molded components and the molds that produce them.
- Generate detailed mold assessment reports and accurately input data into the mold management system.
- Plan and execute business travel, communicate visit scopes to suppliers, and schedule on-site activities.
- Prepare and lead mold assessment introduction and close-out meetings with suppliers.
- Break down, evaluate, and assess molds to the component level across various molding disciplines (Injection Molding, Injection Blow Molding, Stretch Blow Molding, Injection Stretch Blow Molding, and Extrusion Blow Molding).
- Identify and document the condition of critical mold components, ensuring they meet performance and product standards.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to mold design, processing, and equipment.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, qualification) to understand their impact on mold health.
- Inspect finished products to identify mold-related defects and inform maintenance requirements.
- Troubleshoot mold problems, analyze data, and contribute to root cause analysis investigations.
- Assess mold setup and processing parameters, identifying potential machine-related issues.
- Document tooling performance and condition within the system.
- Potentially manage or contribute to projects related to tooling work, including coordinating with tool shops and overseeing work order processes.
- Act as a Point of Contact (POC) for suppliers, communicating on work requests, funding, and quality/processing issues.
- Participate in engineering kickoff meetings for new mold and refurbishment projects.
- Provide technical input and support to project management activities related to mold and tooling assets.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience as a Journeyman Mold Maker, Mold Technician, or Mold Process Engineer within at least one of the following: Injection Molding, Stretch Blow Molding, Injection Blow Molding, or Extrusion Blow Molding
- Comprehensive understanding of mold design, manufacturing, maintenance, and troubleshooting across various molding disciplines.
- Experience in identifying defects related to mold design, process, and equipment.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes relevant to mold making and part production.
- Proven ability to evaluate and assess molds at a component level.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information effectively.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Email, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with data entry software.
- Experience in documenting tooling performance and condition.
- Experience in troubleshooting mold issues and contributing to root cause analysis.
- Practical knowledge of mold setup and processing.
- Familiarity with project management principles and tools is a plus.
This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the organization. For more info, please contact:
Maria Abelardo | Recruiting Director
Direct: (754)-241-9507
[email protected]
a division of National Search Group, Inc
Direct: (754)-241-9507
[email protected]
a division of National Search Group, Inc
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