General Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the planning, development & execution of prototype manufacture for customers for new applications. Requires coordination & leadership of mechanical aspects of prototype manufacture (hydraulics, tooling design & manufacture) and work effectively with external resources (such as Toolmaker) to deliver the necessary technical solution. Includes organization & management of the lab resources to maintain capability to deliver customer development contracts.
Essential Functions:
Responsibilities that are requirements in order to perform the job:
- Perform experimental work at lab, including testing and sample molding- generate technical reports and provide recommendations for technical solutions
- Collaborate and provide main interface with external resources regarding prototype manufacture- manage customer timeline for assigned projects
- Supervise lab equipment and supplies, including maintaining routine documentation according to company safety, quality, and environmental rules
- Manage technical projects to ensure customer timing milestones are met
- Work with team to develop technical solutions for molding Sumitomo products
Supportive Functions:
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions based on business needs:
- Assist in new tool design process based on experience from previous projects
- Research & investigate potential new prototype manufacturing processes that could enhance Sumitomo’s value proposition with customers
- Other duties as assigned or directed by management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Good instinct and demonstrated capability for ‘hands-on’ understanding of how machines work
- Self-starter and motivated to proactively solve mechanical problems
- Intellectually adept- likes to continually learn about new methods & technologies
- Ability to effectively interact with employees, vendors, and customers in a friendly, positive manner
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
- Must be organized, detail oriented and willing to take initiative
Education/Experience Guidelines:
- Demonstrated track record of mechanical understanding & problem solving
- Working knowledge of tooling, hydraulics, mechanical actuation
- Associates Degree in Mechanical vocational discipline is preferred (currently studying ok also)
- At least one year of relevant experience in a related field is preferred
Physical Demands:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions:
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Notice:
This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not a comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the individual performing the job may differ from those outlined, and other functions, as assigned, might be part of the job.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:
Sumitomo Bakelite North America Holding Inc., and all its affiliate companies, is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, familial status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
