Manufacturing Engineer II (Molding)
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, Inc.

SUMMARY

Responsible for the design of production tools and process instructions and for the development of solutions for production. Completes process validation, DOE, and cost savings initiatives when appropriate. Supports troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance on machines and equipment. Helps ensure quality by making machine and control adjustments, tracking scrap and making process improvements.

Ultimately responsible for managing the technical aspects of the molding department (ex. tooling trials / coordinating DOE, mentoring technicians, mold and fixture design and maintenance) to produce quality molded parts.

This role will report through engineering and have dotted line responsibilities to the Value Stream Manager and Mold Shop Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Optimization of injection molding process through process design, process plan, design plan for production instructions to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost targets
* Drive continuous improvement and productivity gains through SMED and TPM activities
* Helps monitor productivity by tracking yields and equipment downtime
* Ownership of mold, tool, and equipment maintenance
* Assists with the installation, debug and validation of process equipment through the use of tools and activities including FEA, DOE, PFMEA, SPC, VA/VE
* Research new methods and equipment for molding operations and subsequent connector assembly
* Continually improve the setup and standard work on new and existing builds
* Provide training when necessary to the operators and technicians
* Interact with material and equipment suppliers as required

*Other duties as required in support of the department and the company

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is a clean facility, housing different machinery, equipment, processes, and

chemicals which produce potential hazards in the work environment such as: ergonomic, chemical, machine point

of operation and powered industrial vehicle traffic. These hazards are controlled through means of engineering

controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all of our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and/or EAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, or a Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).

TRAVEL

0-10%

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ applicable years' experience.
* Broad and proficient knowledge of many manufacturing processes and equipment including plastic and silicone injection molding, tool design, metal machining, and electromechanical assembly.
* Knowledge of IPC/J-STD standards desirable
* Understand and interpret customer requirements, to include new product launch; review and approve PPAP & APQP (Control plans, PFMEAs, MSAs, GR&R, etc.)
* Ability to review, analyze and understand MRP reports
* Demonstrated ability to embrace and foster an atmosphere of continuous improvement with a proactive approach utilizing problem-solving skills for resolution
* Must be able to analyze data versus requirements to determine the integrity of products produced
* Analyze processes, products, test results or other data to facilitate problem solving
* Experience in aerospace and defense industry working within AS9100 regulations is preferred
* Working knowledge of MS Office tools
* Skilled in root cause analysis, 8D, etc.
* Working familiarity with ERP and configuration management tools
* Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) mastery

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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