Japanese Assistant Factory Manager

Dencom Consultancy and Manpower Services; Laguna; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing consultancy firm is looking for an Injection Molding/Plastics Engineer in Laguna, Philippines. This role requires expertise in injection molding processes, tooling management, and compliance with automotive quality standards. The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on knowledge of injection molding machines and cross-functional leadership abilities. Responsibilities include leading molding operations, managing tooling maintenance, and ensuring quality compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on knowledge of injection molding machines and resin types.
• Proven experience in tooling, preventive maintenance, and automation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead injection molding operations and process setup.
• Manage tooling and mold maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards.

Skills

Injection molding processes

Mold qualification

Quality systems

Defect troubleshooting

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Injection molding machines

Job description

We are seeking a technically strong Injection Molding/Plastics Engineer with deep expertise in plastics manufacturing, tooling, and automotive-grade quality systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on mastery of injection molding processes, mold qualification, machine optimization, defect troubleshooting, and cross-functional leadership across Engineering, QA, and Planning/Logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead injection molding operations, including process setup, mold/tooling qualification, scientific molding, and machine parameter optimization.
• Manage tooling and mold maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and spare parts.
• Implement and maintain OEE programs, automation, and robotics solutions.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Oversee planning and logistics, including Kanban systems, warehouse optimization, and EDI/materials management for automotive production.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of injection molding machines, resin types (PP, ABS, PA6/66+GF, POM, PC), hot/cold runner systems, mold qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), DOE/scientific molding, and defect troubleshooting.
• Proven experience in tooling, preventive maintenance, automation, and cross-functional team leadership.