Plastic Injection Process Manager

FAvor Partners; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

ARKAL Automotive, an Auburn, Alabama-based plastics and injection molding specialist, seeks a Process Manager to oversee molding processes and champion automation-driven improvements. The role requires hands-on leadership of process techs and engineers to meet aggressive production goals for automotive customers.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering background with strong experience in plastics injection molding, equipment, and project management, while upholding IATF16949 and related

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or skilled trade designation preferred.
• Background in plastic injection molds, processes, and equipment is a must.
• Manufacturing experience: process engineering, technical, or maintenance area.
• Project Management experience, or proven success maintaining multiple project timelines.
• Leadership: managing work assignments, training and performance evaluations and rewards.
• A leader who fully embraces the mission, vision, culture, and concept of ARKAL Automotive, and supports this development by leading staff and reporting to the Plant Manager.
• Reading blueprints (Electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the parameters and consistency of the molding process and procedures.
• Ensure molding machines and supporting systems are set to meet production goals.
• Lead a team of process techs and process engineers to excellence by example.
• Maintain compliance with IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 within the process disciplines.
• Maintain safety, labor, and governmental compliance within manufacturing disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Injection Molding

Process Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Blueprint Reading

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

We are hiring a Process Manager (Injection Molding Engineer) automotive manufacturing facility

RESPONSIBILITY:

The person will oversee the parameters and consistency of the molding process and procedures. A core responsibility is ensuring molding machines, and supporting systems are set in correct parameters to meet the production goals. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your experience in plastics manufacturing, specifically injection molding, and automation. Background in production equipment maintenance or process engineering is an asset. You are an energetic self-starter, and you do not shy away from a “hands-on” role while leading a team of process techs and process engineers to excellence by example. Previous automotive manufacturing experience is a must, along with the ability to deliver high-quality processes for demanding customer requirements and deadlines.

The primary mission of the job is to ensure molding machines and parameters are set accurately to meet the production objectives. About 25 new tools are currently in process, and robust production operations are delivered from a 120,000 sq. ft. facility.

• Responsible for maintaining IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 compliance within the process disciplines.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance within the manufacturing, maintenance, and material handling, and material control disciplines when implemented by the organization.
• Responsible for maintaining safety, labor, and governmental compliance within the manufacturing, maintenance, and material handling disciplines

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

ARKAL Automotive is headquartered in Israel. The state-of-the-art manufacturing has been in Auburn, Alabama, since 2012. (Located in a friendly University town about an hour and ½ from Atlanta airport, listed as one of the best small towns in America). Working with a smaller agile team in Auburn, Alabama, where your efforts will be noticed and appreciated.

Arkal’s huge expertise in sophisticated thermoplastic parts manufacturing advances the possibilities of lightweight automotive parts design for the global vehicle industry.

Today, the company offers its OEMs and Tier 1 customers such as Daimler, General Motors, Volkswagen-Audi and BMW an extensive off-the-shelf range of lightweight automotive solutions, based on innovative use of sophisticated development tools for product design, cost effective/density effective materials, and the innovative combination of composite materials with injection molding. Given the demand for their products, solutions, and established customers, ARKAL is poised to be successful.

Read more about the employer: https://www.arkal-automotive.com

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or skilled trade designation preferred
• Background in plastic injection molds, processes, and equipment is a must
• Manufacturing experience: process engineering, technical, or maintenance area
• Project Management experience, or proven success maintaining multiple project timelines
• Leadership: managing work assignments, training and performance evaluations and rewards, plus effective disciplinary or corrective action as needed.
• A leader who fully embraces the mission, vision, culture, and concept of ARKAL Automotive, and supports this development by leading staff and reporting to the Plant Manager.
• Reading blueprints (Electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic)

PAY RANGE AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Competitive pay & incentive plan, and relocation assistance available. Robust benefit package with PTO, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k plan that will have you live your best life worry-free. A supportive team in your corner who will have your back through thick and thin. Opportunity to be an integral part of the growth where you can truly influence and make a difference.