Cricut
Consumer Electronics
SupplierQualityEngineer(InjectionMolding&Tooling)-Onsite
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“Supplier Quality Engineer (Injection Molding & Tooling) - On site at Cricut. Skills: plastic injection molding, tooling design, process optimization, supplier quality management. supplier quality plastic injection molded components from development through mass production. Review, evaluate, and approve tooling design (mold design) together with Engineering team to ensure manufacturability, quality, and process robustness”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure robust, stable, and capable manufacturing processes from tool design through mass production; enhance yield; reduce variation; improve process stability
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DOE); analytical and troubleshooting skills; diagnosing molding defects and linking them to root causes
Willingness to travel to supplier sites
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
expertise in plastic injection tooling & molding processes, hands-on experience in defining, optimizing, and validating molding parameters, reviewing and approving tooling designs, selecting appropriate resin materials, diagnosing process-related defects, work closely with suppliers to ensure robust, stable, and capable manufacturing processes from tool design through mass production, knowledge of plastic injection molding processes and tooling design principles, Experience in tool design review, including: Gate type and location selection, Runner system (hot runner / cold runner), Cooling channel design and effectiveness, Venting and air traps, Ejection system design, Shrinkage and warpage considerations, Deep understanding of critical process parameters: Melt temperature, mold temperature, Injection speed and pressure, Holding/packing pressure and time, Cooling time and cycle optimization etc, Ability to determine process windows and understand parameter variation impact, Experience diagnosing molding defects and linking them to root causes, Knowledge of resin materials (ABS, PC, PP, Nylon, etc.), Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related field), 8+ years of experience in supplier quality or process engineering with injection molding focus, Proven experience in tooling design and process parameter review/approval with suppliers(MUST), Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers, problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DOE), Knowledge of quality standards, Willingness to travel to supplier sites, Effective in communication and reporting
Nice to Have
Familiarity with scientific molding, decoupled molding, and/or DOE, Familiarity with mold flow simulation tools (Moldflow, Moldex3D)
What You'll Do.
supplier quality plastic injection molded components from development through mass production
and approve tooling design (mold design) together with Engineering team to ensure manufacturability
and process robustness
Collaborate with Engineering & suppliers on mold flow analysis
and shrinkage considerations
Evaluate and approve supplier injection molding processes
including parameter setup and process controls
Determine and validate optimal molding parameters
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for molding defects (e. g.
Assess and ensure correct resin material selection based on product requirements and application
Conduct supplier audits focusing on molding process capability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance yield
and improve process stability
Responsible for review and approve PPAP
and SPC data from suppliers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with suppliers; Collaborate with Engineering & suppliers; Cross-functional collaboration
Communication Scope
Effective in communication and reporting
Full Job Description
About Together we make. Come make with us. Overview About us. At Cricut®, we believe that we’re all born makers. When we built our first cutting machine, we saw the potential for a simple yet powerful tool to completely transform the way people craft, design, and DIY. Since then, we continue to innovate with new machines, platforms, materials, and tools, but that’s just what we do. Who we are is a bustling worldwide community, a means for connection, and an outlet for unbridled creativity. Join us as we place the power of handmade into the hands of ALL. Life Love your work. And your coworkers. Our company is made up of A+ human beings. We ask tough questions, entertain ideas outside of our own, and work together to make something bigger than ourselves. With Cricut® growing in China, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, as well as Europe and South America, we’re on an unstoppable roll, satisfying that innate creative itch around the world. We train, develop, and celebrate great work with hallway high fives and promotions within. We also throw the world’s best Halloween party. Enjoy incredible perks. We take care of our team. From outstanding medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, to pet insurance, 401K match, life insurance, incentive programs, paid time off, on-site massages, phenomenal work-life balance, and employee discounts, we offer the best benefits package in the DIY consumer electronics industry. Period. Like what you see? We can’t wait to meet you. We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with strong expertise in plastic injection tooling & molding processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in defining, optimizing, and validating molding parameters, reviewing and approving tooling designs, selecting appropriate resin materials, and diagnosing process-related defects. This role will work closely with suppliers to ensure robust, stable, and capable manufacturing processes from tool design through mass production. Key Responsi
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