Molding Engineer

Responsible for the development and optimization of injection molding tooling, fixtures, equipment, etc. and the associated molding processes and methods.

• Evaluate new and existing products and develop optimized and robust injection molding processes that meet the defined regulations and requirements of BMI, ISO and FDA.
• Establish and lead the implementation of new molding processes for existing and new work.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on process optimization and align product specifications with process capability to minimize the cost of poor quality and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Define, control and audit molding processes to include cycle times to improve overall manufacturing performance, eliminate and/or reduce waste and production costs, improve quality and improve profits.
• Work with molding department to develop and manage tooling modifications to positively impact machine utilization, efficiency and quality.
• Partner with design and R&D to develop and validate new molds, core pins and product inserts.
• Investigate issues, identify areas for improvement and implement modifications of existing molds, core pins and inserts to improve product quality, increase productivity and lower manufacturing costs.
• Analyze and review rubber molded parts and mold designs to provide feedback for correction of issues and design modifications.
• Review and control qualification of process changes/documentation to validate effectiveness and make appropriate set-up sheet changes.
• Perform project management activities as necessary to ensure timely and accurate product and mold launch targets.
• Keep up to date on injection molding equipment and process technology, including but not limited to materials, presses, and process control.
• Act as the liaison with external parties on matters relating to the procurement of services and materials for the company’s products as required.
• Work closely with customers to develop new products and associated molds.
• Conducts corrective/preventative action investigations to determine root causes of defects, and implementation of actions to correct the defects.
• Provide technical support to molding department for trouble shooting process issues.
• Document, investigate and resolve defect and non-conformance issues with root cause related to component or process design.
• All other duties as assigned.
• 3+ years of related experience in Manufacturing Engineering in an injection molding production and design facility.
• 3+ years of experience designing injection molding tooling and fixtures.
• Strong technical skills in injection molding, tooling, materials, product design, and affiliated processes to include secondary operations and automation.
• Hands on engineering and/or process validation experience in an injection molding facility.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient with project planning; ability to effectively manage projects; proven experience in leading process improvement projects required.