Senior Thermoforming Process Specialist

1 week ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Gables Search Group Full time
Position Overview
We are looking for a skilled Thermoforming Process Specialist to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. This role requires a hands-on expert with a strong background in thick gauge thermoforming processes.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will play a crucial role in the initiation of forming and trimming operations for thermoformed components at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

The ideal applicant will possess extensive experience in the forming (both vacuum and pressure) of thick gauge thermoplastics, along with expertise in tool design and qualification, methodologies for part work holding, and technologies related to plastics trimming.

Once the initiation phase is complete, this position will focus on sustaining production efficiency while identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.


Start-Up Responsibilities:
  • Specify, procure, install, and initiate new equipment for the fabrication of thermoformed components.
  • Conduct or oversee safety risk assessments and manage the safety lifecycle during the development, installation, and initiation of new processes and equipment.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in equipment and technology.
  • Provide or coordinate technical training related to thermoforming and trimming of plastic components.
  • Evaluate the training needs of technical support personnel and develop a plan to address these needs.
  • Establish, coordinate, and lead initiatives for process improvement in Thermoforming and Trimming.
  • Develop Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and quality enhancement plans in collaboration with the plant leadership team to achieve set targets.
  • Oversee the development and follow-up of Corrective Action Requests (CAR) through the submission and approval process, as well as coordinate capital activities.
  • Lead efforts to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP) objectives.
  • Address safety-related concerns and spearhead investigations on safety matters.

Production Support Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical support for Thermoforming and Trimming manufacturing challenges.
  • Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to resolve specific issues as they arise.
  • Employ the Plan, Do, Check, and Adjust methodology for managing daily improvements.
  • Identify opportunities for enhancement and compile a list of ideas for annual operational improvements.
  • Utilize lean methodologies (such as Kaizen) for process enhancements and provide daily coaching for sustainability.
  • Leverage operational data to make informed decisions on a daily basis.
  • Ensure layered audits are conducted as scheduled and implement countermeasures to ensure goal achievement.
  • Utilize metrics for accountability to measure improvement or identify areas needing attention.
  • Provide engineering support and resources to maintain plant production, including assistance with facility and production equipment maintenance.

Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in standard software packages such as Excel and maintenance work order systems to identify opportunities and validate improvement gains.
- Proven collaborative ability in dynamic organizational settings.
- Results-oriented with a high energy level focused on process and performance enhancement.
- Technical experience in process support and hands-on knowledge of thick gauge sheet thermoforming.
- Familiarity with Lean Methodologies or Continuous Process Improvement.
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience in technical roles with a strong emphasis on safety.

Preferred:
- Experience with robotics (Fanuc preferred).
- Knowledge of GD&T ANSI Y14.5 and basic metrology methods.


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