Senior Plastics Engineer

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

As the company continued to grow we are seeking a Senior Plastics Engineer. The Senior Plastics Engineer will be the technical lead for projects that involve Ortho’s supply base for plastic components. Support will predominantly be provided for Ortho’s injection molded, high volume consumables, but other plastic manufacturing techniques and low-volume plastic components may occasionally require support. The position will provide technical input to change requests initiated by Ortho’s suppliers or changes initiated within Ortho to align with organizational initiatives and continuity of supply of plastic products. Technical expertise will extend to authoring and reviewing the execution of qualifications involving manufacturing processes at suppliers, managing plastic consumable nonconformances, root cause analysis, and corrective actions alongside the Quality organization,  evaluat