Subject Matter Expert - Molding - Chennai

Summary
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Description
We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert - Molding who will work closely with Supply Management, Product Design, Industrial Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering groups on new part designs.
Responsibilities
Trouble shooting issues in scientific approach with the use engineering tools/ techniques such as decoupled molding, scientific molding approach, Tolerance Analysis, SPC, DOE and Six Sigma techniques
Take the leading role in driving the improvement of productivity and quality of plastic part manufacturing, molding and tooling techniques
Serve as Apple’s internal expert for molding process by using a thorough understanding various material properties and tool component fabrication techniques
To take part in new material development, new process development and innovation
Frequent travel within region is required
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 8 years in plastic tool design, mold making, molding industry and minimum 5 years in molding process position
Bachelor Degree and above in Engineering, Plastics Technology, Polymer Science or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in developing plastic processing parameters with hand-on experience in mold setup, process optimization and problem solving
Experience in managing and develop precision parts, high pace and mass volume products with multiple vendors in parallel
Good knowledge of geometric dimensioning, hot runner systems application and scientific molding technique
Systematic, analytical & strong trouble shooting skills are a must to possess
Able to analyze mold flow analysis, scientific study and provide improvement feedback
Good knowledge in wide range of materials such as engineering plastic, liquid silicon rubber, thermal plastics, primer and epoxy
Extensive experience in molding process setup, improvement and optimization
Proficient in written, presentation and verbal communication
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Role Number: 200661319-0321

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