Senior Molding Engineer

Working at Freudenberg:
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Responsibilities:

• Solves complex problems or problems where precedent does not exist and takes a new perspective on existing solutions
• Serves as a specialist or expert within own job discipline
• Contributes to products/services or process improvements or uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes
• Works independently or with minimal guidance
• Has in-depth working knowledge in own discipline and good knowledge of related disciplines
• Often leads projects or project steps within a broader project or has accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Formally trains junior staff or acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Level at which the professional career may stabilize for many years or until retirement
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in own job discipline and moderate knowledge in related job disciplines
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Leads smaller projects with moderate complexity and manageable risks and resource requirements
• Solves complex problems
• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions and exercises judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus in complex situations

Qualifications:

• Degree in Polymer, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent), or significant hands-on molding experience.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding, mold tooling, materials and associated equipment.
• 7 + years experience with cleanroom manufacturing, validations and process controls.
• Medical device experience in catheters preferred.
• Ability to analyze molding parameters, optimize processes and stabilize drift using a scientific approach.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Toolmakers, Maintenance, Production, Quality and R&D/NPI.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, methodical mindset and attention to detail.
• Experience mentoring or supporting Technicians/Operators, promoting knowledge sharing and good practice.
• Willingness to travel to suppliers, toolmakers and customers when required, with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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