Injection Molding Technical Manager

Injection Molding Technical Manager About Voltava:At Voltava people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems Android Industries Avancez and Kinetyc with approximately 5400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant collaborative and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing supply chain automation and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive industrial e-mobility heavy truck defense and technology sectors. Kinetyc our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom Michigan expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together we are Building A Better the Role: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 Voltava 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. What You Need To Be Successful: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 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).Bonus Points If You Have: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 Education:Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field Travel:Less than 25% mostly local Plant in Michigan and 2 Plant in Canada. What We Offer:We believe our employees are our greatest investment which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health dental and vision coverage retirement savings programs with employer contributions tuition reimbursement paid time off and holidays employee assistance resources and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health financial well-being professional growth and overall quality of Core Values:Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed respected valued and empowered to make an impact. Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each : We earn trust through every : We show up fully even when it would be easier not : We strengthen the people and places around us. Together we are Building A Better is proud to be an Equal Opportunity are committed to attracting developing and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry citizenship status sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local Voltava employment decisions are based on qualifications skills experience and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate serve our customers and achieve our and AccommodationsVoltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. 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