Director

• Lead the development and refinement of robust injection molding processes for new and existing products.
• Optimize molding parameters for cycle time, part quality, and material efficiency.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for molding-related issues (e.g., flash, sinks, warping, short shots).
• Collaborate with design, tooling, and quality teams to ensure mold/tooling designs are optimized for manufacturability.
• Oversee the design, selection, and implementation of automation systems including robots (e.g., 3-axis, 6-axis), end-of-arm tooling, vision inspection systems, conveyors, and part handling.
• Develop strategies to improve labor efficiency and reduce cycle time through automation.
• Partner with automation vendors, integrators, and internal teams to ensure systems are safely and successfully integrated.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for injection molding across all sites and product lines.
• Support product development teams with material selection, mold design reviews, and DOE testing.
• Manage engineering and technician teams responsible for molding process development and automation.
• Lead capital projects for new equipment, automation cells, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions, setup sheets, troubleshooting guides, and training materials.

Director, Injection Molding Applications

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