Research and Development (R&D) Manager of Thermoforming

Job Description

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The R&D Manager of Thermoforming is the principal leader of all new product development and cost savings initiatives in the department.

In order to successfully implement process controls across a 24 / 7 production facility, you must train technicians in each shift who can ensure the process parameters and quality of the product follows the Hofmann Standard.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Develop and optimize the thermoforming process for new and existing Hofmann products;
• Design new molds and tooling for new and existing products;
• Design and implement a plan to increase efficiency for thermoforming machines;
• Design and lead cost savings initiatives for existing Hofmann thermoforming products;
• Oversee the training and development of technicians to operate thermoforming machines.

LANGUAGE OF WORK : English

English

WAGE :

CAD 115,000 to CAD 130,000 per annum based on a 40 hour work week. Eligibility for annual salary review based on company’s performance and performance based bonus.

BENEFITS :

• Health & Dental
• Extended health care

LOCATION(s) OF WORK :

51 Centennial Road, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 3R1

EDUCATION :

A Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.

EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Thermoforming Tooling and Plastics Processing;
• Possesses strong mechanical knowledge of all plastic molding and thermoforming equipment and machinery;
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical ability to change molds and inserts in a thermoforming machine;
• Ability to optimize Thermoforming Process Parameters to produce semi rigid polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Plastics;
• Ability to design and develop Production Quality Thermoforming molds and inserts for new polypropylene containers;
• Comprehension of the injection molding process.

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