Injection Molding Technical Manager

Voltava; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava seeks an IMM Technical Manager to lead injection molding operations, oversee tooling and equipment, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with maintenance and engineering, ensuring high uptime, safety, and productivity in a fast-paced, JIT environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong collaboration with senior executives and experience in automotive interior manufacturing, with a focus on process optimization and MES/SQL familiarity.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in high-volume automotive interior manufacturing environments.
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Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical support for current injection molding processes, tooling, and equipment.

Job description

About Voltava

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, Avancez, and Kinetyc, with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About Voltava

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, Avancez, and Kinetyc, with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About The Role

The IMM Technical Manager position is a very visible, high-level leadership role, reporting to the Senior Manager, Injection Molding Operations. You will serve as the injection molding "Specialist" and will collaborate, interact and work well with all senior Executives and Voltava leaders; hourly and plant maintenance personnel in a fast-paced, broadcast delivery (JIT) environment and therefore, so equipment and tooling uptime experience is essential. The individual will possess strong collaborative skills, maintaining strong relationships with other departments. Working knowledge of broadcast, sequencing, MES, Visual Studio (C#) and SQL database software would be helpful.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Provide leadership and technical support of current model automotive interior manufacturing and assembly processes, tooling, and equipment
• Support of computer-based error and part tracking software and systems
• Resolution of quality and production throughput issues through structured problem solving processes
• Continuous incremental improvement of cost and quality metrics
• Interface with advanced engineering to implement proposed engineering revisions
• Must work closely with maintenance team to support operations
• Develop, Review and track maintenance level PM on all Injection molding machines, chiller, tower, and all other equipment in the IMM area.
• Overall equipment ownership in IMM as a lead troubleshooter and interface with OEM of equipment
• Maintain and update SWI for SMED and color change
• Weekly review of press safety checks
• Layout of work cell-Operator side
• SW audit to endure proper training in reference to safety checks
• Injection Molding knowledge and experience in processing machines and supervision is required
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing facility with error proofing software systems, preferably automotive
• Specific experience in manufacturing assembly and plastic joining technologies is required (i.e.: sonic welding, vibration welding, heat staking).

Bonus Points If You Have

• Other processes and technical knowledge that would be useful include:
• Injection molding
• Injection tooling
• Robotic programming
• Vacuum forming
• Plastic laser scoring for PAB applications
• Stitching
• Tooling experience is highly preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

Travel

• Less than 25% , mostly local Plant in Michigan and 2 Plant in Canada.

What We Offer

We believe our employees are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

Our Core Values

• Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
• Integrity: We earn trust through every interaction.
• Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
• Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.

Voltava is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.