Blow Mold Operations Engineer

The Blow Mold Operations Engineer is responsible for all aspects of process and product development for the blow molding depart, including developing new materials, designing molds and making product modifications to the company’s bottle line. The individual in this position is also responsible for the creation and maintenance of blow molding product (bottle) specifications, drawings and manufacturing plans. Must be an industry expert for this field, active in The Society of Plastic Engineering and capable of specifying, purchasing and installing, new, state of the art equipment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job.

• Apply engineering principles to conceive, estimate, design, develop, and specify materials and equipment to modify and/or install new blow molding components with effective budgeting, estimating and execution methodologies.
• Recommend alterations through development of designs to improve quality of products and/or procedures and report to management, considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
• Oversee project management and technical activities of team members and offer administrative and technical guidance as needed. Reports out to upper management on project status.
• Participate as needed in projects of team members, including attending and contributing to project meetings and reviews, and assisting with scope definition and stakeholder management.
• Analyze problems and propose solutions for blow molding processes.
• Confer with suppliers and contractors to oversee design, specification, and installation of new equipment.
• Perform statistical analysis of blow molding operations.
• Perform root cause analysis of productivity problems and make recommendations to improve plant productivity.
• Manage contractors, consultants and other project team members as necessary to execute projects.
• Use independent judgment to assign team member work duties to meet operational requirements. Make sure that team members and co-workers have the information and training needed to perform their job duties.
• Supervise team members in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback, training, and encouragement. Establish performance expectations for team members and provide regular feedback and performance reviews to ensure that team members understand how their job duties support the company’s mission and have the right tools/resources to do their jobs well.
• Investigate complaints or performance concerns and implement disciplinary action, up to and including termination, as needed and in compliance with company procedures and with consultation with the human resources department.
• Work with human resources department to manage hiring process for direct reports; interview and select candidates for hire in compliance with company processes.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
• Continually evaluate processes, make recommendations, and implement improvements to optimize efficiency. Establish and document standard operating procedures and ensure the team is adhering to them. Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness. Understand and apply lean manufacturing tools and methodology to lead team in continuous improvement activities.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards. Use independent judgment to ensure that team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work…