Industrial Project Manager - Plastics (M/F)

About the company

Our client is a leading industrial player in technical plastics, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-value-added components for the automotive industry. Recognized for its technological expertise, quality requirements, and culture of innovation, it supports major customers in the development of complex technical solutions. Located in the Vitry-le-François area, its industrial site offers a stimulating environment, combining technical know-how, industrial performance, and the management of innovative projects.

Your tasks

Reporting to the Industrialization Projects Manager, you will be responsible for the technical development of injected parts and the monitoring of associated tooling.

In this capacity, your main responsibilities will be to

• Lead development projects for injected plastic parts, from the feasibility study to industrialization.
• Participate in part design and propose techno-economic solutions adapted to customer requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies, technical costing, and the analyses necessary for launching tooling.
• Write specifications, consult mold suppliers, and analyze their technical and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate the design, manufacturing, testing, and fine-tuning of injection molds.
• Organize prototype testing, pre-series, and qualification phases before production launch.
• Guarantee compliance with Quality, Cost, Deadline, and Safety objectives.
• Ensure the monitoring of suppliers and subcontractors, both in France and internationally.
• Implement the quality tools necessary for the validation of products and processes (AMDEC, capabilities, dimensional controls).
• Identify and propose technical improvements and innovative solutions to optimize injection processes.
• Ensure project reporting and contribute to the capitalization of technical knowledge.
• You will work in close collaboration with industrialization, injection, and quality teams, as well as suppliers and various project stakeholders.

Requirements

With a technical background in plastics, you have at least 5 years of experience in an industrial environment related to plastic injection.

You notably possess the following skills

• Solid mastery of plastic injection processes and issues related to molds and tooling.
• Good knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and the industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in technical project management and supplier coordination.
• Mastery of problem-solving methods and industrial quality tools.
• Ability to perform feasibility analyses and technical costing.
• Good command of IT and reporting tools.
• Proficiency in English, allowing for communication in a professional environment.

Beyond your technical skills, we are looking for a person who is rigorous, autonomous, organized, and proactive.

Your analytical spirit, reactivity, and ability to work in a team will be essential assets for success in this role.

What we offer

• A technical and versatile position at the heart of industrial development projects.
• Direct involvement in technical choices, from design to industrialization.
• Regular exchanges with internal and external stakeholders.
• The opportunity to contribute to innovation and process improvement.
• An environment where your expertise in plastic injection will constitute a real added value.