Injection Mold Technical Specialist

Faurecia; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Engaging and dynamic environment

Comprehensive training programs

Job summary

A global automotive technology group seeks an IPEX Specialist in Auburn Hills, MI. This role involves linking production units and technical services, defining injection molding processes, and ensuring best practices are implemented. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10 years' experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably within the automotive sector. An international mindset and bilingual proficiency are essential. Join to contribute to sustainable mobility technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Knowledge of FES basics.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Define manufacturing process documents for injection molding.
• Support on machine reception before transfer to the plant.
• Advise UAP managers to solve manufacturing process problems.

Skills

Injection molding thermoplastics

Process improvement

Project management

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

Position Summary

The role of IPEX Specialist is to link the production units and the technical services, ensuring the processing of information and providing technical and industrial solutions. He/she will be responsible of process definition and implementation in accordance with the state of the art, standards from GTS and Global IPEX. The IPEX Specialist coordinates productivity actions, supporting product modifications within the production unit. Deploy the best practices of his/her domain within his/her perimeter through an IPEX Network and lead the application and respect of the best technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Product Interface:
  • Interface with Product Engineer (R&D) for monitoring the product design during serial life
• Injection Process Definition:
  • Define the manufacturing process documents
  • Perform PFMEA.
  • Participate to the definitions of new tools & equipment and its implementations with the IPM/IPE during program phases
  • Define investment and manpower needs
  • Release and update the plant/cell lay-out on his/her perimeter
  • Define cycle time in line with tact time and standard operations
• Injection Process Implementation:
  • Contribute to the installation and deployment of production means
  • Support on the machine reception before transfer to plant
  • Organize and maintain overall KPI
  • Analyze malfunctions and participate in the implementation of FES processes (QRCI, SW, SMED, Equipment Care, and Control Plan)
  • Must have a working knowledge of processes and materials including injection molding thermoplastics and its processing, 2k Injection, Gas assist injection, Microjet and Back-injection
• Continuous improvement:
  • Conduct manufacturing productivity analysis and improvements
  • Perform and track actions for continuous improvement
  • Advise and provide technical assistance UAP managers to solve occurring problems in the manufacturing process
  • Perform process improvements through IPEX Roadmap guidance
  • Capitalize the feedback and provide the best practices together with IPEX network
• IPEX Network:
  • Interface with IPEX network (country, region or BG) for problem solving and best practice exchanges
  • Participate in regional IPEX workshops and meetings
  • Coach and provide training to Process Technicians and Plant Process Engineers on his/her domain
  • Lead LLS sharing within his/her perimeter at region or BG levels
  • Promote & organize cross-regional actions
  • Organize and foster relationship between the plants
  • Identify potentials: support the development of individuals in his/her domain.
  • Contribute to the creation of new standards and guidelines with Global IPEX and GTS
• Health / Safety / Environment:
  • Meets HSE guidelines and instructions
  • Support the leadership and commitment from top management according to the Group environmental and quality policy
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics, Code of Management

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Education / Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive sector, in injection molding.
  • Knowledge of FES basics.
  • Ability to work on matrix organization.
  • International mindset.
  • Minimum bi-lingual (English required).
  • Knowledge and experience in Project Management process is considered as a plus.

What We Can Do For You

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action:use less, use betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.