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Product Development Engineering Manager—Injection Molding (35857)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions, Indianapolis, IN, United States


Overview

An international automotive parts manufacturer is looking for a motivated

Product Development Engineering Manager

to join their team in

Indianapolis, IN . The ideal candidate will have strong experience with

Injection Molding Machinery , as well as proven leadership experience within the automotive or other manufacturing industries. This is a direct-hire, full-time role with an outstanding benefits package.
Responsibilities

Analyze all customer design proposals, specifications, and conduct research to assess the feasibility of manufacture
Utilize design documents, determine any points of concern regarding manufacturability and propose corrections
Identify and analyze potential concerns with injection molding processes and propose countermeasures
Maintain strong knowledge of customer production and engineering standards
Identify any other points of issue for mass production and propose corrections, collaborating with appropriate departments as needed
Design, modify, update dies and related equipment for injection molding
Maintain open lines of communication between customers, design team, and other departments
Additional duties, as assigned
Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field, or combination of education and applicable experience
At least 3 years of proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Prior experience with injection molding equipment function
Experience with new model design and development
Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis on complex manufacturing issues
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet short- and long-term deadlines
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Able to work effectively in a multicultural environment
This position includes manufacturing and warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

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