Engineer III, Molding

Position Summary

The Engineer III, Molding is responsible for supporting injection molding improvements through adherence to established product design, scientific injection molding process, tooling, resin, and equipment. The key responsibility of this position is to exercise judgement with injection molding resources, support projects within a product family and take action while adhering to defined procedures. The incumbent will also liaise with the Tooling, Molding, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments. The Engineer III completes intermediate to advanced projects with minimal guidance from more experienced engineers and managers. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Immediate expectations 
  
  
  
  • Support Molding Engineering for continuous process and product improvements
  
  
  • Implement Molding Engineering activities such as scientific injection molding process development, process monitoring, and tool qualifications
  
  
  • Lead project timelines for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities
  
  
  • Analyze and spec equipment performance and identify system improvements like vision systems, temperature controllers, robots, and resin analysis
  
  
  • Implement Cost Savings - Scrap, De-Cavitation, MUV, DPM, OEE
  
  
  • Close coordination with the resources assigned to the product family (tool room, Process Engr, Quality Engr)
  
  
  • Assist in completion of CAPA tasks and deliverables (Corrective and Preventive)
  
  
  • Largely self-directed after work is assigned.  May solicit input from senior level engineers.
  
  


• Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors 


• Uses creative approaches in solving complex problems.


• Integrates subsystems and components in total systems design


• Develops specifications from customer requirements
  
  
  
  • Work on special projects as they arise
  
  


• Long term expectations
  
  
  
  • Initiate and manage projects with adherence to program management guidelines as they relate to new/existing molding equipment, tooling, and materials
  
  
  • Coordinate efforts with the Materials Group to assess vendors and provide materials technical information
  
  
  • Build productive relationships internally and externally
  
  
  • May supervise others during project-specific activities. Trains new/current employees with respect to documentation, use of equipment, laboratory techniques and department procedures. May provide input on performance evaluations to area manager.
  
  
  • Delivers communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration. 
  
  
  • Brings substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to resolve them collaboratively; builds consensus
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced in your domain.  Familiar in other areas of domain expertise within the team


• Scientific Injection Molding training/certification or proof of understanding of the model; process, tooling, part design, materials, and equipment


• Understanding of strength of materials, automation, thermoplastic and LSR injection molding, part assembly, fixturing, testing, and process control techniques


• Risk Management-> PFMEA generation


• Six-Sigma Methodology (DOE, Process Capability, Gage R&R, etc.) - use of Minitab Software for analysis


• Knowledge of the Medical Device Industry and familiarity with FDA QSR regulations


• Has in-depth understanding of best practices. Has an intermediate understanding of engineering discipline


• Have a solid understanding of the product strategy and can recommend solutions to critical issues


• Requires the ability to make significant decisions directly impacting the success of one or more projects, or adjacent workgroups/functions.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience 

• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Engineering, Technology, or STEM)


• 4-7 years’ experience

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment


• Occasionally perform work in a clean room environment


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time; depending on the machine they are operating


• Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 lbs


• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time