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Hillenbrand · 2 months ago

Director, Injection Molding Applications

Batavia, OH, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the plastic technology and processing industry. They are seeking a skilled Director, Injection Molding Applications to lead the development, optimization, and automation of injection molding processes, ensuring high-quality and efficient production through innovation and collaboration.

Industrial AutomationManagement ConsultingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead the development and refinement of robust injection molding processes for new and existing products

Optimize molding parameters for cycle time, part quality, and material efficiency

Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for molding-related issues (e.g., flash, sinks, warping, short shots)

Collaborate with design, tooling, and quality teams to ensure mold/tooling designs are optimized for manufacturability

Oversee the design, selection, and implementation of automation systems including robots (e.g., 3-axis, 6-axis), end-of-arm tooling, vision inspection systems, conveyors, and part handling

Develop strategies to improve labor efficiency and reduce cycle time through automation

Partner with automation vendors, integrators, and internal teams to ensure systems are safely and successfully integrated

Serve as a subject matter expert for injection molding across all sites and product lines

Support product development teams with material selection, mold design reviews, and DOE testing

Lead technical evaluations for new materials, mold trials, and molding equipment

Manage engineering and technician teams responsible for molding process development and automation

Lead capital projects for new equipment, automation cells, and process improvements

Develop and maintain standard work instructions, setup sheets, troubleshooting guides, and training materials

Train and upskill team members on technical, commercial and soft skills

Partner closely with Commercial teams to proactively look-ahead to future technologies and customer demands, capture VOC and collaborate with Milacron’s Engineering team to deliver them to market in an expedited manner

Qualification

Injection Molding ExpertiseAutomation Systems IntegrationProcess OptimizationLeadership ExperienceAnalytical SkillsScientific Molding PrinciplesLean ManufacturingCoaching SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving