Provides technical leadership of the plant’s injection molding operations and its injection mold tool preventive maintenance and repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Main technical resource for molding process issues.
• Maintain all process and tooling documentation in compliance with IATF-16949
• Program and setup process controls for all molding machines and robots.
• Training of process technicians using TI training standards and documentation.
• Provide technical assistance in 8D, 5 Why, and Root Cause Analysis relating to molding process.
• Coordinate mold repairs and PM’s with inhouse mold repair resources and external tools shops.
• Training of tooling technicians using TI training standards and documentation.
• Participate in design review, quoting, vendor selection, ordering, build tracking, sampling, and coordinate corrections of all new mold tooling
• Participate in design review, quoting, vendor selection, ordering, and tracking build all new molding equipment.
• Lead the design and construction of Automation Cells in the Molding Area.
• Track and maintain spare parts inventory for injection mold tools.
• Interface with external Molded Component Suppliers for Best Practices, track and/or review new tool builds, and conduct Supplier Audits.
• Maintain PM records and review condition of all TI Fluid Systems owned tooling.
• Participate in identification and implementation of cost savings initiatives.
• Maintain 100% Poke-Yoke effectiveness in the Molding Department
• Attend all meetings as scheduled and required.
• Other work as assigned by manager.

Skill Requirements

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Strong professional and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, customers, vendors and visitors in a respectful and professional manner.
• Must follow direction as given by Manager.
• Must follow all TI Fluid Systems Policies and Procedures.
• Strong organization skills.
• Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Fluent user of CAD to perform tool design reviews and mold flow simulation.