Designs and optimizes thermoplastic parts, injection molds, molding processes, and manufacturing systems. Leads suppliers through part and mold development, process validation, quality improvement, cost control, value optimization, and PPAP support. Collaborates with engineers and manufacturing personnel throughout program development, from surface creation through mold validation. Requires three years of manufacturing engineering and injection mold experience, plus proficiency with Unigraphics NX, Autodesk Moldflow, and injection molding equipment.
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DUTIES : Responsible for Design for Manufacturing of major engineering projects involving part designs, injection molds, resin material, cost control and value optimization, injection modeling equipment, supplier management, and plant and manufacturing processes in a centralized manufacturing engineering environment where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised. Work collaboratively with a diverse group of engineers, cross-functional engineers, or other engineering support personnel to drive quality into part designs and manufacturing processes through the entire program development cycle from part surface creation to mold validation. Lead suppliers in the development of thermoplastic parts and molds that produce optimal assemblies in the support of the Production Part Approval Process. Lead suppliers in the development of optimized molding process conditions that yield high quality parts at reduced cycle times during mold variations. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's degree in Plastics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study and Three (3) years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Process Engineer, Junior Process Engineer or related occupation. Three (3) years of experience with injection molds including components and functions; and part design, tooling and process variables including cost and high quality strategies. Two (2) years of experience with Unigraphics NX; Injection mold filling analysis including Autodesk-Moldflow; and Injection modeling machines. One (1) year of experience with Class A surface appearance requirements in the automotive industry associate with as-molded, painted, chromed, and metalized parts.
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DUTIES : Responsible for Design for Manufacturing of major engineering projects involving part designs, injection molds, resin material, cost control and value optimization, injection modeling equipment, supplier management, and plant and manufacturing processes in a centralized manufacturing engineering environment where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised. Work collaboratively with a diverse group of engineers, cross-functional engineers, or other engineering support personnel to drive quality into part designs and manufacturing processes through the entire program development cycle from part surface creation to mold validation. Lead suppliers in the development of thermoplastic parts and molds that produce optimal assemblies in the support of the Production Part Approval Process. Lead suppliers in the development of optimized molding process conditions that yield high quality parts at reduced cycle times during mold variations. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's degree in Plastics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study and Three (3) years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Process Engineer, Junior Process Engineer or related occupation. Three (3) years of experience with injection molds including components and functions; and part design, tooling and process variables including cost and high quality strategies. Two (2) years of experience with Unigraphics NX; Injection mold filling analysis including Autodesk-Moldflow; and Injection modeling machines. One (1) year of experience with Class A surface appearance requirements in the automotive industry associate with as-molded, painted, chromed, and metalized parts.
#LI-DNI
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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