R&D Project Coordinator
| Company | Alliaxis |
|---|---|
| Location | Mississauga, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Engineering or Technical Diploma with a Mechanical or Industrial engineering background
- 5+ years of experience in the Plastics processing/Manufacturing industry
- Proficient in 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks
- Understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Intermediate knowledge of machine shop and machining practices
- Experience using basic hand tools
Responsibilities
- Support new R&D projects, including validation activities and mold and die testing
- Liaise between R&D, Product Design, Innovation (AIM), CQPC, and the R&D Operations team
- Design CAD models for R&D tooling and test fixtures and attend design reviews
- Oversee mold teardown processes, molding and extrusion trials, and pilot blending
- Collect product samples, conduct quality assurance and part inspections, and determine necessary mold modifications
- Conduct product testing and oversee the creation and fabrication of test rigs
- Prepare project update reports and schedule preventive maintenance and inspections
- Participate in continuous improvement and 5S projects
- Manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting target dates
- Create work instructions for new procedures or technical processing requirements for hand-off to the operations team
- Continuously monitor project risk and implement mitigation strategies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Injection Mold design and CNC programming using CAD/CAM software are assets