About this role
<p style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Product Design & Development:</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Collaborate with product development teams to design and optimize plastic components for manufacturability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Apply principles of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to ensure robust and efficient production.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Understand CAD software to review 3D models and 2D drawings of plastic parts and assemblies.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Tooling Design & Optimization:</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Work closely with toolmakers and suppliers to define, design, and procure injection molds.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Review and approve mold designs, ensuring adherence to specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Lead the development and procurement of prototype tooling, evaluating different tooling approaches for early-stage product validation.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Identify and implement improvements to existing tooling for enhanced performance, longevity, and reduced cycle times.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Injection Molding Process Development & Optimization:</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Oversee set up, operation, and troubleshooting of injection molding presses to achieve optimal part quality and production efficiency.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Develop and refine molding parameters (temperatures, pressures, cycle times, etc.) for various plastic resins.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Conduct root cause analysis for molding defects and implement corrective actions.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Perform process validation and qualification activities.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Mold Flow Analysis:</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Utilize mold flow simulation software (e.g., Moldflow, SolidWorks Plastics) to predict and optimize material flow, cooling, warpage, and other molding phenomena.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Interpret simulation results to guide part and tool design decisions, minimizing potential molding issues.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Supplier Management & Performance:</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Oversee and manage external injection molding suppliers to ensure consistent quality, on-time delivery, and adherence to specifications.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Conduct supplier audits, assess capabilities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Act as the primary technical liaison with molding suppliers, resolving technical issues and ensuring optimal performance.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Evaluate supplier performance metrics and implement strategies to enhance overall supplier relationships and output.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 102.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Plastics Material Selection & Characterization:</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Research, evaluate, and recommend appropriate plastic resins and compounds based on product requirements, performance specifications, environmental considerations, and cost constraints.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Possess a deep understanding of the properties, processing characteristics, and applications of various thermoplastic and thermoset materials.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Conduct material testing and characterization to validate performance and ensure suitability for specific applications.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement:</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Develop and implement quality control plans for plastic components.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Participate in FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other quality improvement initiatives.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and cost savings.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Technical Support & Collaboration:</span></strong> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Provide technical expertise and support to manufacturing, quality, and sales teams.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 40.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Mentor junior engineers and technicians on plastics engineering principles</span></p> <p style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:none"> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:none"> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">10+ years of hands-on experience in the plastics industry, specifically with injection molding processes.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting injection molding presses.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Strong understanding of injection mold tooling design principles and construction, including prototype tooling methodologies.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Proven experience with mold flow simulation software (e.g., Moldflow, SolidWorks Plastics) and the ability to interpret results.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Familiar with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD) for 3D modeling and 2D drafting.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Solid understanding of plastic material properties, processing characteristics, and selection criteria.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications (GD&T knowledge preferred).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Preferred Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Experience with other plastic manufacturing processes (e.g., extrusion, blow molding).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Knowledge of automation and robotics in plastics manufacturing.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 20.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and lean manufacturing principles.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#333333">Work Environment & Travel:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">This position is based in Singapore and reports directly to our team in the USA. The ability to communicate fluently in English is essential.</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate evening calls and collaboration with US-based colleagues.</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Ability to work effectively from the office, supplier locations, and remotely from home as needed.</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif">Travel will primarily be to China to supplier sites, and the ability to communicate in Mandarin is required.</span></li> </ul>