Injection Molding Process Engineer

Starlim North America; London; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent position

Day shift

Health and dental benefits that are e­

RRSP matching program

On-site fitness facility

EFAP through Telus Health

Referral program

Paid time off

Job summary

Starlim North America is seeking an Injection Molding Process Engineer to support silicone injection molding operations, tooling, programming, and robotics with focus on new project launches and continuous improvement. The role includes training the OTA department, ensuring efficient processes, and liaising with Starlim Austria.

Qualifications include a college diploma or technical apprenticeship and 3-5 years in fully automatic injection molding, plus experience with ISO/TS/ISO standards and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Injection molding

Training

Robotics

Continuous improvement

Tooling

Education

College diploma or technical apprenticeship

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

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.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Crane / hoist certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be able to work overtime when required.

Starlim perks:

• A full-time, permanent position in our London location
• Current hours of work: Monday - Friday, day shift
• Safe and clean working environment
• A competitive compensation package that includes paid time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits that are employer paid
• RRSP matching program
• On-site fitness facility
• EFAP through Telus Health
• Referral program

Starlim is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.

This role is for a new position. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary within the range listed, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.

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