Research and Development (R&D) Manager of Thermoforming

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

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.

CONTACT US:  please apply at info@hofmannplastics.com