Injection Molding Process Engineer

Starlim North America is a global leader in the manufacturing of silicone parts specializing in custom Liquid Silicone Rubber moulding for health care and automotive industries.

Our proprietary, fully automated, world-class technologies and high quality products, combined with creative, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing technologies allow us to deliver high quality products.

Reporting to Technical Applications Manager, this position is responsible for supporting technical requirements associated with silicone injection molding processes; tooling, equipment, programming and robotics with a focus on new project launches, continuous improvement initiatives, claims resolution and training.

We require an Injection Molding Process Engineer who will be responsible for:

• The training and development of the OTA department to increase employee knowledge, skills, and retention.
• Ensuring the efficient operation of Injection Molding process to support the production work schedule.
• Support OTA Manager as liaison with Starlim Austria as required.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Support new project launches with tool transfer and validation activities.
• Establish optimal molding processes on new and existing tooling with an emphasis on zero defects and meeting customer requirements based to the process developed in Austria.
• Support deprtment Manager with tool improvements and modification activities with Starlim Austria & Sterner business unit.
• Participate and lead continuous improvement initiatives as assigned by department Manager.
• Support QM department with customer complaint resolution.
• Conduct test runs for material sampling of new or experimental silicones.
• Training all new and existing employees in the Technical Applications department.
• Schedule and administer training and development exams for all employees, and update and maintain the raining and development system database and training records.
• Ensure all completed training is properly documented and filed according to Human Resources requirements.
• Review and maintain current work instructions, and training materials to ensure consistency with department.
• Communicate and train the Technical Applications team on any changes or updates to work instructions and ensure necessary documentation is completed.
• Act as a first point of contact for any training related questions and offer assistance and information.
• Review all safety rules, procedures and PPE with team members and ensure they are compliant during training.
• Assist department Manager with TIG Authentig files and data analysis as required
• Set up new molds and carry out complete mold change overs
• Utilize measuring equipment, tools, and gauges as required
• Assemble, set up, and program tooling, machinery and equipment

Do you have?

• College Diploma or Technical apprenticeship
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in fully automatic injection molding in a manufacturing organization
• Experience with Quality System Requirements, such as ISO 9001, TS 16949, ISO 13485 and APQP

Successful candidate will also have:

• Experience with customer complaint (8D).
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Advance knowledge of engineering terminology, liquid injection molding processes, tooling, and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Above average technical understanding and willing to learn new processes and concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to understand product measurements and correlate them to process adjustments.
• Experience and understanding of process change management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
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