Injection Molding Technical Manager

About Voltava:

Voltava is a premier, global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS), Android Industries and Avancez. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Voltava unites the complementary strengths of three industry leaders to deliver innovative solutions in complex module assembly, sequencing, contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation and tooling and equipment design. With approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide, Voltava serves a broad portfolio of OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense and technology sectors. The company is built on a foundation of quality, safety, operational excellence and environmental responsibility-made possible through a vibrant, collaborative, diverse and people-focused culture.

About 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 Will Do:

Provide leadership and technical support of current model automotive interior manufacturing and assembly processes, tooling, and equipmentSupport of computer-based error and part tracking software and systemsResolution of quality and production throughput issues through structured problem solving processesContinuous incremental improvement of cost and quality metricsInterface with advanced engineering to implement proposed engineering revisionsMust work closely with maintenance team to support operationsDevelop, 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 equipmentMaintain and update SWI for SMED and color changeWeekly review of press safety checksLayout of work cell-Operator sideSW audit to endure proper training in reference to safety checks

What you need to Be Successful:

Bachelors' degree in Engineering or a related fieldInjection Molding knowledge and experience in processing machines and supervision is requiredExperience working in a high volume manufacturing facility with error proofing software systems, preferably automotiveSpecific 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 moldingInjection toolingRobotic programmingVacuum formingPlastic laser scoring for PAB applicationsStitchingTooling experience is highly preferred

Our Core Values:

The order of these values is intentional. Everything begins with mutual Respect-for one another, our differences, our ideas, and our contributions. With Integrity, we do what's right, even when it's difficult. With Courage, we speak up, challenge the status quo, and make bold decisions in pursuit of something better.

And with those three as our foundation, we create Impact.

Impact is about the reach we have-improving our products, strengthening our processes, and continually innovating. It's about never settling, always asking how we can do better, and understanding that our work has real influence on customers, teammates, and communities around the world. When we focus on impact we ensure that our efforts truly matter while we are Building a Better Everything.