Ngu Ngang
Molding Engineering Manager at Shoals Technologies Group
- Role
- Molding Engineering Manager at Shoals Technologies Group
- Location
- Gallatin, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ngu Ngang
Executive profile: Senior plastics manufacturing leader with 10+ years of progressive responsibility across injection molding, compression molding, extrusion, and complex multi-process operations. Proven record of leading large technical teams, owning OEE and CapEx, driving Lean transformation, and scaling manufacturing performance in regulated and high-mix environments (medical, automotive, industrial). Deep expertise in scientific molding, automation, tooling strategy, supplier management, and plant-level execution. Prepared for Plant Manager / Plant Director roles with full operational and financial accountability.Technical and process expertise:Raw Materials: PC, PP, PE, SMC, BMC, TMC, Polyamide, Phenolic, ABS, ABS-PC blend, ABS-15 to 25% glass-filled, Polyester, PVC, Liquid silicon rubber (LSR), Nylon, TPE, polyolefin, recycled material. Process types: Horizontal Injection Molding, Vertical Injection Molding, Compression molding, Insert Molding, Injection Compression, Two-shot molding, Over molding, Transfer Molding, Blow molding, Flat Yarn extrusion.Injection Molding Machines: Arburg, Nissei, Sumitomo, Engel, Mitsubishi, Krauss Maffei, Husky, Milacron, Toyo. Robots: ABB, Yushin, Sepro, Arburg, Wittmann, Star
Experience
Molding Engineering Manager
Feb 2024 — Present · Portland, TN, US
Lead, coach and develop a 12 - person technical and manufacturing organization supporting injection molding operations. • Own OEE performance across all molding cells, implementing strategies to improve availability, performance, and quality. • Manage CAPEX programs including new injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, centralized material delivery systems, and line automation.• Partner with production, quality, and R&D to launch new products, ensuring validation (PPAP/ APQP/ IQ/ OQ/ PQ). • Collaborate with quality, production, and R&D teams in the launching of new products. • Provide technical injection molding expertise and guidance for validation and troubleshooting activities.• Provide technical input for plastic components and assemblies to improve mold, equipment, and/or part performance.• Develop successful business relationships and integrate project teams as needed.• Serve as a design and quality consultant to internal and external suppliers.• Keep customers and internal stakeholders informed and satisfied with changes through networking and communication.• Lead FAT (factory acceptance testing) at equipment manufacturers site and SAT (site acceptance testing) at Shoals onsite facility. • Own the OEE for all the molding cells at Shoals, implementing strategies to maximize availability, performance, and quality output. • Champion a Lean mindset throughout the department, driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and increase flow. • Ensure compliance with UL, OSHA regulations and ISO standards.
Education
Sacred Heart College Mankon, Presbyterian Secondary School Mankon
Ordinary Level, Advance Level, Science
2002 — 2010
Catholic University Institute of Buea (CUIB)
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
2010 — 2014
Wayne State University
Master's degree, Engineering/Industrial Management
2017 — 2020
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