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Associate Manager, Tooling and Process Engineering

AptarGroup, Inc. -
Auburn, AL

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Job Details

Qualifications

Defect resolution root cause analysis
Tooling design
Injection (injection molding)
Managing engineering teams
Managing manufacturing teams
Manufacturing company experience
Senior leadership
Failure analysis

Full Job Description

Date: Jun 13, 2026

Location: Auburn, AL, US, 36832

Company: Aptar Group

Key Responsibilities
Tooling Leadership & Mold Management

Own the complete lifecycle of injection molds, including design reviews, sourcing, validation, launch, preventive maintenance, and refurbishment
Establish and maintain mold PM standards, spare parts strategies, and tooling documentation
Partner with tool shops and mold suppliers to ensure quality, timing, and cost targets are met
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for mold-related downtime, quality issues, or performance gaps
Approve mold modifications and engineering changes to improve reliability, cycle time, and part quality

Process Engineering & Optimization

Develop, standardize, and approve robust injection molding processes (Scientific / Decoupled Molding preferred)
Lead process development for new product launches including DOE, mold trials, and validation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for scrap reduction, cycle-time optimization, and process stability
Ensure documented process standards and setup sheets are controlled and followed
Serve as escalation point for complex molding and processing issues

Team Leadership & Development

Directly manage and mentor Tooling Technicians, Process Technicians, and Process Engineers
Set performance expectations, conduct reviews, and create skill development plans
Build bench strength through training, cross-functional exposure, and succession planning
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Supply Chain to resolve technical issues
Support audits, customer visits, and technical reviews as the senior molding expert
Provide technical input to capital projects, automation, and equipment selection
Support ISO, regulatory, and customer-specific compliance activities

Metrics & Accountability

Improve mold uptime, scrap rates, and process capability (Cp/Cpk)
Reduce startup, changeover, and launch inefficiencies
Ensure new tools and processes meet performance and delivery expectations

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of injection molding experience including tooling and process engineering
5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
Expert knowledge of mold design, thermoplastics processing, and scientific molding principles
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

RJG Master Molder certification or equivalent
Experience with automated or high-cavitation molding environments
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
ERP or MES experience related to tooling and process control

Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and moving equipment. Occasional travel to tool shops, suppliers, or customers. Off-shift support may be require

Nearest Major Market: Auburn
Nearest Secondary Market: Opelika

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