This position plays a vital role in the structural foam molding team at DeKALB Molded Plastics. At DeKALB we value work life balance. We are highly involved in community and family. We are looking for a key person who shares the same values and wants to jump in and be a part of the team.

　　Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

　　Qualify tooling sources. Negotiate tooling prices that are favorable to the company and are competitive in the marketplace. Oversee the design and construction of molding tools. Create systems that will monitor the condition of tools and the need for routine maintenance. Supervise the repair and maintenance of the molding tools.Through knowledge of the industry, stay abreast of developments in materials so that DeKalb can recommend materials for our customers applications. Acquire sample materials as required for sampling in new applications. Suggest lower cost alternatives.Supervise the design of fixtures and other secondary tooling as may be required in the processing of our products.Assist customers in the design of their products. Through the use of our CAD equipment, receive drawing, review them for moldability and make appropriate recommendations to improve the parts performance. As the need arises, contract with outside designers for the complete design of new products. This may include testing such as FIA, stress or destructive testing.Aid in the development of new processes (i.e. gas assist molding). Seek educational opportunities that provide cutting edge and in depth information on changes in the industry.Direct the development of cost estimates for the purpose of quoting new business. Review all quotes to determine if the lowest possible cost has been utilized in an effort to help secure the business.Direct the companys cost reduction efforts. Through the supervision of our manufacturing engineer, utilize the statistical methods and workflow analysis to design processes that will reduce cost and improve margins.Engineer packaging that will protect the customers product at a low cost both in terms of the purchased material and the labor required to pack the parts.