Auxiliary Equipment Product Manager

Milacron is seeking an Auxiliary Equipment Product Manager to join our team in Batavia, OH to provide technical expertise and commercial support to the Milacron Sales Team and Customer Base, for injection molding auxiliary equipment and systems. This role is focused on system optimization and customer support, working closely with Milacron vendors / partners, field sales team, service team, aftermarket support, marketing group, and engineering teams. The ideal candidate has solid injection molding experience and excels at troubleshooting, process improvement, and has strong commercial acumen to support in the quoting process as well as the presentation process of complete auxiliary equipment systems.Core ResponsibilitiesAct as technical and commercial support for auxiliary systems within North, Central and South America, in collaboration with the field sales, applications, and auxiliary team membersPerform on-site evaluations of injection molding processes and existing auxiliary equipment at customer locationsSupport and recommend the proper application of auxiliary equipment and auxiliary systems including, but not limited to:Resin drying and moisture control equipment, both central systems and beside the press applicationsMaterial vacuum conveying, multi-material blending systems, and additive feeding systemsMold temperature control units, Central Heat Transfer Systems (water, oil, hot runner controllers)Robotics, part handling, downstream automation equipment, and other automation processesQuick Mold Change Products, Magnetic Clamps, Hydraulic Clamping Systems, Mold TablesAssist sales teams by validating technical requirements, system configurations, and application feasibilityWhere necessary, support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and process optimizationWork directly with customer process engineers, maintenance teams, and operators to resolve technical challengesSupport continuous improvement initiatives and feedback to engineering and product development teamsOther duties as assigned by your manager/senior leadership to accelerate Value Capture Growth plansTechnical Qualifications3-5 years of experience in injection molding, plastics processing, or auxiliary equipment applications/supportStrong understanding of injection molding processes and auxiliary system integrationWorking knowledge of polymer behavior, drying theory, and material handling fundamentalsAbility to diagnose process-related issues and recommend corrective actionsComfortable working in manufacturing environments and performing on-site technical supportPreferred QualificationsHands-on experience as a process engineer, applications engineer, molding technician, or injection molding field sales representativeAutomation Experience with 6 Axis Articulating Robot Applications and downstream automation processes.Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; professional experience may offset for formal educationExperience supporting centralized material handling systems or multi-machine installationsAbility to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematicsTravel & Work Requirements30-40% regional travelOn-site work in industrial manufacturing environmentsValid driver's licenseWho we are:Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating ("MRO") supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.EEO: