JOB SUMMARY
61 Responsible for Design and Development of Mold tooling and Processes to support new product development.
61 Own DFM, PFMEA to optimize product design, process design and tooling design, Realizes sample tooling and product samples. Determines the most suitable manufacturing concepts related to planned manufacturing quantities, quality requirements and manufacturing location.
61 Ensure molds and processes are designed to be capable of producing good quality products efficiently and effectively at the lowest possible cost.
61 Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner and properly transferred to manufacturing upon First Article approval complete with documentation.
61 Provide cost estimations for new mold tooling and processes.
61 Work within a cross-functional team consisting of various process experts.
61 Integrate feedback and lessons learned into new molds and molding processes.
61 Collaborate with global experts to update and continuously improve operational standards with regard to plastic injection molding.
61 Study or Introduce new technologies into process designs to maximize yield and efficiency.
JOB DUTIES
61 Establish DFM, PFMEA, Mold spec, Mold Design, Molding process and Conditioning Standards and Rules, and conduct tool design.
61 Manage projects to ensure timely debugging of new molds and processes to meet first article qualification target so as to facilitate new program start up.
61 Provide technical advice to enhance future product design through mold engineering evaluation. Conduct evaluations for DFM (design for manufacturability).
61 Conduct mold tooling design review with the Engineering, Operation and Quality engineering.
61 Utilize analysis software applications and 53P to enhance molding process accuracy (5-step process, Mold-flow analysis, pressure loss, etc.).
61 Approval of First Article inspections and process capability. Ensure approval through close follow-up on mold debugging, conditioning and modification.
61 Drive the design and build of tools to support scientific injection molding (Balanced runners with melt flipper, cavity pressure, etc.).
61 Liaise with the quality assurance division to maintain a high standard of quality product from newly developed tool.
61 Maintain a proper system and documentation in line with the tooling development requirements, under DND MPDE Execution Matrix.
61 Work within a cross functional team and participate in LEAN Product Development.
61 Travel to suppliers/plants in order to support development/fine-tuning and or project release.
61 Collaborate with global experts to update and continuously improve operational standards with regard to plastic injection molding.
61 Study or Introduce new technologies into process designs to maximize yield and efficiency.
61 Champion flexible manufacturing and integrate flexible platforms into designs.
61 Attend regional trade shows and continuously benchmark against industry best practices.