New Product Introduction Procurement Engineer (Injection Molding)
Core
Provides DFM guidance and technical solutions for mechanical and thermal plastic molded components, electronics enclosures, and production tooling for high-volume thermoplastic injection molding.
Role type
New Product Introduction Procurement Engineer (Injection Molding)
Builds
Injection mold tooling and processes for low- to high-complexity products
Domain
Manufacturing / Injection Molding / Thermoplastics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production tooling and processes
Required skills
Injection Molding Equipment and Processing knowledge, Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, 3D Modeling (PTC Creo), Mold Design, GD&T, FAI and capability study analysis, Reading and interpreting 2D drawing specifications
Preferred skills
Autodesk Moldflow Simulation Software, Process troubleshooting /optimization, Metal Machining Processes, Assembly Manufacturing Processes, New Product Development, Product Design, Prototyping, Supplier selection and technical sourcing input, Tooling cost, schedule, and risk assessment, Supplier capability evaluation, Cost, quality, and delivery tradeoff analysis
Technologies
PTC Creo, Autodesk Moldflow Simulation Software
Responsibilities
Provides DFM guidance and technical solutions for mechanical and thermal plastic molded components, electronics enclosures, and production tooling; Develops and implements mold capacity planning considering forecasts, cycle times, and yields; Evaluates injection molded part failures and issues with cross functional teams and provide solutions; Develop quality control plans with suppliers to ensure reliability and quality; Manage relationships with external partners and suppliers on design and development of injection mold tooling and processes; Identifies and resolves challenges with the cross-functional teams using technical experience, engineering judgment, and precedents.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5+ years experience)