Director, Product Development

Senior Director, Product Development

Join our dynamic team in Georgetown, ON, as the Director of Product Development, where your engineering expertise will drive innovation in the injection molding industry! We’re seeking a candidate with a University Degree or Diploma in Engineering and 5 to 10 years of relevant experience to lead our talented Product Development team specializing in hot runners, E-Multi systems, motion controls, and temperature controllers. Your strong background in engineering and manufacturing will be crucial in identifying development opportunities, evaluating competitive products, and determining product costs. If you have experience as an Innovation Leader or R&D Leader, along with knowledge of material rheology and the intricacies of injection and co-injection molding, we want to hear from you!

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Support the development of new ideas and concepts to create new or improve existing products.
• Host and manage the Innovation Advisory Committee and prioritize product development schedules.
• Support the development of new or improved methods or techniques for manufacturing.
• Manage the documentation of R&D stages, including design processes, test outcomes, and final recommendations.
• Plan, develop, and manage product testing schedules.
• Review and approve product testing reports.
• Finalize Alpha and Beta testing of new products.
• Ensure the final product meets necessary quality standards.
• Provide timely and relevant project updates to management.
• Work with Master care and engineering to identify and resolve issues during the design, development, and testing phases.
• Report test results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support IP department for handling patent documents and drawings, reviewing applications, and assessing existing patents.
• Recommend productivity and method improvements.
• Ensure that products meet the requirements for CE certification and compliance with ISO guidelines.
• Stay informed about the latest industry developments and trends.
• Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates Mold-Masters products in the market segments.
• Communicate the value proposition of the Company’s hot runner products to the sales team and develop the sales tools that support the selling process.
• Plan the launch and release of new products and manage the cross-functional implementation of the plan.
• Support the execution of approved business cases with a targeted plan of action to develop and grow sales in key market areas.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to other sales engineering team members.
• Provide new products training to global staff and customers.
• Attend tradeshows and seminars to gather information on market trends, product development trends, and new methods of manufacturing.
• Provide services and support to internal and external customers and suppliers.

Decision Making

As the leader of the development team, the Director of Product Development needs to make decisions on product selection based on data and market trends, and business strategy.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

The incumbent must have a University Degree / Diploma in Engineering, with a minimum of five to ten years related experience and / or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience as an Innovation leader or R&D leader is preferred. A strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and excellent organizational skills are required.

Effort and Work Environment :

Physical and sensory demands are representative of an employee working in a fast-paced office environment. The work environment is climate controlled with minimal noise levels.

Who we are :

Mold-Masters is a global leader in the plastics industry. We design, manufacture, distribute, sell, and service highly engineered and customized plastic processing equipment and systems. Over the course of our 50+ year history, we've built our reputation on delivering the best performance through innovative technologies that optimize production.

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