Molding Engineer

Your Responsibilities

• Develop new processes, assess and document new and existing processes. Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes designed to improve product quality, productivity and overall equipment efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians, operators and other molding personnel.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, ensuring that processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees.
• Provide technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes, improve yield and throughput, drive cost reduction activities and improve on part quality.
• Demonstrated ability to start-up, operate and shut down process related equipment.
• Must be able to work independently on new process development as well as troubleshooting current production issues.
• Work with equipment and material vendors to resolve machine and material issues.
• Monitor and report issues with injection molds, make recommendations for refurbishment based on production factors such as cycles, process capability and tooling history.
• Facilitate and support facility and manufacturing safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.
• Troubleshoot molding processes and material or equipment issues.
• Collect and analyze data on individual processes to identify and improve process capability.
• Support process technicians through training in scientific molding practices.
• Leadership role in continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.

Your profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is a requirement.
• Must have at least 3 years of practical work experience in an Injection Molding Operation.
• Strong and diverse technical background in injection molding processing, tooling, equipment, materials, manufacturing and quality.
• Self-starter must be able to work with little direction and with a high level of self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple start-up projects.
• Demonstrated superior communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organisational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to lead others, responsibility may include indirect supervision of process technicians.
• A working knowledge of a wide range of thermoplastic materials and their properties.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Your Workplace

Founded in 1959, LINDAL Group is a global leader in aerosol packaging technologies. With its innovative product development competency and extensive manufacturing network, it provides services worldwide. The Group operates in 12 countries with 15 facilities globally. As a strategic component of this structure, the Turkey operation has continued its activities since 2010 with its production and sales facility, delivering quality, speed, and operational excellence to the regional market.