April Brown

Applications Engineer @ Moldex3D

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

About

Over 20 years experience in automotive industry specializing in injection molding. Gained extensive knowledge in process development, Scientific Injection Molding, and Moldex3D simulation software.

Experience

  • Application Engineer at Moldex3D Northern America, Inc
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Staff Injection Molding Process Engineer at Rivian
    Mar 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

    "Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. We believe there is a more responsible way to explore the world and are determined to make the transition to sustainable transportation an exciting one. We designed our emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what's possible. We hope they inspire you to do the same." Developing end-of-line operations in plastics department for start-up OEM.

  • TG Missouri (21 yrs 10 mos)
    • Principal Engineer
      Apr 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr

      Used Moldex3D software to troubleshoot problematic molds, find best gate locations, gate design, and improving initial part shape for dimensional stability. Pre-production planning: Conducting design reviews to ensure preliminary design is tooling feasible. Research and development: Introduction of new injection processes including chemical foaming agents, color dosing, and bio-based materials.

    • Injection Process Engineer I / II / III
      Jul 2010 - Apr 2021 · 10 yrs 10 mos

      Develop pre-production injection molding processes to meet target cycle times, zero defect, and quality standards. Control labor, material usage, and cost in kaizens.

    • Leader Technician / Mold Technician / Factory Technician
      Jun 2000 - Jul 2010 · 10 yrs 2 mos

      Set molds, maintain, and troubleshoot molding machines for full production. Supervise, train, and communicate with all team members, management, engineering, and maintenance to attain daily process targets for productivity and maintain 5S.