Molding Technical Manager
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation


Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter. 


Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.


Why Join Us? 

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions our Weiss-Aug MedPharma serves the medical device and life science industry, offering unparalleled vertically integrated manufacturing solutions, partnered with in-house product design and engineering services. These combined capabilities provide 


Weiss-Aug a strategic advantage over the competition, being able to offer our customers a true, single-source supplier option, to meet their most challenging product innovation needs. 

As we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, including our latest advancements in materials science, specialty coatings, laser processing, and hybrid additive manufacturing technologies – Weiss-Aug MedPharma needs the best minds in industry. Expanding our team is paramount, bringing in fresh perspectives, ideas and broad-based talent to further enhance our solution offerings, driving new growth and supporting our technology roadmap – including the release of finished drug-delivery / combination devices and machined implants.


We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Molding Technical Manager to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for the entire Molding operation through supervision, coordination, coaching/training and providing leadership to the assigned staff.  To be a solid Leader within the Operations Team that focuses on producing parts that meet all Customer specifications at or below standard cost and in a clean and safe environment which supports the Company's mission statement and vision. 

Requirements
  • Monitor and direct priorities for molding, mold maintenance, automation, auxiliary equipment, machine maintenance and labor. Responsible for shift-to-shift communication to ensure all Customer requirements and departmental goals are met. Lead all departmental meetings. 
  • Set up and implement a plan to continually develop and evaluate direct reports that promotes a continuous improvement and “zero defect” philosophy. By continually working to develop and grow all direct reports it will strengthen the Company's competitiveness and long-term stability and allow the department to keep pace as Company sales grow. 
  • Review all departmental documentation and create new or make recommendations for improvements. Coach/train personnel on all new or updated processes and procedures. (ECO’s, press packets, ISO/QS/TS, SPI’s, Customer specifications, etc.) 
  • Coordinate with Planning personnel to ensure all internal and external Customer requirements are met. 
  • Monitor and control operation hours, labor hours, finished goods inventory levels and operating supplies to make sure all are meeting standards. 
  • Make recommendations to address positive and/or negative standard variances. 
  • Disposition of all departmental DPD’s and DPA’s. Participate on the team or be a leader of all departmental 8D’s.
  • Participate as a member of the New Program Development/Quoting and APQP Teams. 
  • Participate in ISO/QS/TS and Customer internal and external audits.  
  • Promote cleanliness and safety policies and procedures throughout the entire Company.
  • Stay current (magazines, trade shows, seminars, etc.) on new technology as it relates to the Company’ s mission statement and vision.


Education   

  • BS degree in an Engineering or Plastics related discipline.

This position is at our Fairfield, NJ location.


Pay Range: $110k-$130k


Other Benefits Include

  • Medical, Dental and Vision 
  • 401 (k) with company match
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Cigna Wellness Incentive Program 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Group Life and Accidental Insurance
  • Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance 
  • Smoking Cessation Program 
  • Pet Insurance 

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.


If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.


Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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