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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Molding Engineer

What You’ll Work On

• Ensure compliance with country regulations and ISO standards while driving innovation and efficiency in manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement in overall mold lifecycle management by implementing a robust system for measuring tool life and planning for future investments.
• Partner with extended team members in R&D, manufacturing quality and suppliers to define Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) and Critical Process Parameters (CPPs).
• Define molding process windows by applying Scientific Molding methodologies utilizing design of experiment (DOE) tools and software.
• Develop the relationship between molding key process input variables (KPIVs) and key process output variables (KPOVs) for plastic components throughout the value stream.
• Work with suppliers to specify critical molding cell equipment from mold, molding machines, end of arm tooling, machine side automation, and assembly operations.
• Oversee the writing of specifications; design verification/validation (IQ, OQ and PQ) protocols and reports.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at equipment manufacturers for acceptance per Abbott equipment URS and mold build standards
• Lead cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve molding issues.
• Apply knowledge of SOLIDWORKS CAD design software and the ability to develop sophisticated 3D models and flow modeling.
• Apply process design and development expertise along with knowledge of tooling/automation design and procurement/qualification of new molds.
• Ensures compliance with Environmental, Safety, Quality and Compliance expectations of the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or technical discipline such as Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Industrial Engineering, etc.
• 5-10 years of technical work experience in precision injection molding, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Knowledge of mold design fundamentals, molding process development, plastic resin behavior and required tooling/equipment.

Preferred

• AIM Institute or equivalent certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA QSR's and ISO requirements preferred.

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The base pay for this position is

$127,300.00 – $254,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

        

LOCATION:

United States > Scarborough : 10 Southgate Rd

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work in a clean room environment

     

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