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Serve Others, Enrich Lives, Rise Together and Give Back Job Overview: 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 DMS 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.
Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
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
Required Skills/Education/Experience: The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and/or qualifications:
Bachelors' degree in Engineering or a related field 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).
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
Traits/Values: Integrity \u2013 adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards.Trustworthiness \u2013 Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.Excellence \u2013 consistently being the best you can be.Responsible \u2013 being reliable and trustworthy.Accountability \u2013 being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one\u2019s actions.Dignity \u2013 behaving in accord with DMS basic principles.Respect \u2013 treating others as you would have them treat you.Ability to lead and motivate teams.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Able to work in a cross-functional team.
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