Injection Molding Process Engineer

Description

Job Description: The candidate will be responsible for new tool de-bugging, process development and tool validation. This is a hands-on position where the candidate will spend 80% of their time on the floor or at the tool bench. The candidate will report to the Molding Tooling & Process Engineering Manager.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

• De-bugging injection molding tools.

• Sampling and establishing processes for new and transfer tooling projects.

• Maintaining established processes using scientific molding principles.

• Validating injection molding tools using established IQ OQ PQ processes.

• Training of set-up and process technicians.

• Provide process-engineering support to production with a focus on labor and scrap reduction.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Two-year training certificate or degree in plastics, mechanical or electrical industries.

• A minimum of 3+ years of related work experience preferably in the medical device field.

• Attended advanced training courses in plastic injection molding processing.

• General understanding of automation systems.

• Basic blueprint reading skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, interpersonal and motivational skills.

• Must be able to use Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with little to no supervision while supporting the Design Engineering and Manufacturing business units.

• Understanding of ISO, FDA, and cGMP requirements regarding design, process, and document control.

• Experience and understanding of the design for plastics injection-mold fabrication processes.

• Experience and understanding of the development and design of plastic parts, insert molded parts, and assemblies.

• The ability to conduct mold-design reviews.

• Must be able to work a standard 40-hour work with occasional overtime when required.

• Must have acute vision with or without corrective lenses and the ability to distinguish color differences.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. un-assisted