Molding Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• The Molding Project Manager is responsible for overseeing molding projects from quotation through qualification, ensuring successful project execution, and driving continuous improvement in molding processes.

• This role involves managing the entire lifecycle of molding projects, including mold quotes, process cost estimation, mold bill management, design reviews, and schedule maintenance.

• The Molding Project Manager will collaborate closely with Molding Manufacturing Engineers, Mold Technicians, and other cross-functional teams to develop new processes and resolve production issues, providing hands-on support as necessary to ensure high-quality results.

• Oversee molding projects from quotation through qualification, including mold quotes, process cost estimation, and managing the mold bill process.

• Manage the entire molding project lifecycle from DFM (Design for Manufacturability) through mold design reviews, ensuring alignment with project goals, customer requirements, and timelines.

• Coordinate project schedules, resources, and communications to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.

• Lead process development efforts for new projects and provide support for ongoing production through troubleshooting and collaboration with Molding Manufacturing Engineers and Mold Technicians.

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and customers throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all aspects of the project are executed to specification and quality standards.

• Work closely with design, engineering, and tooling teams to ensure that mold designs meet customer requirements, process capabilities, and cost targets.

• Manage project risks, making timely decisions to address issues that arise during the molding process.

• Support hands-on troubleshooting and process optimization to resolve production issues, ensuring that molding operations run smoothly and efficiently.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance molding process capabilities, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience in injection molding, compression molding, or composite molding environments.

• 3+ years of experience in project management with a proven track record of delivering complex technical projects.

• Strong knowledge of molding processes, including mold design, material selection, process optimization, and cost estimation.

• Proficiency with CAD tools, project management software, and ERP systems.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams across functions to achieve project goals.

• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and resolving molding process issues.

• PMP certification is a plus.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and industrial materials.

• Must be able to occasionally travel to vendors, customers, or other company sites.