What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer III, Molding position at Smiths Medical?

Job Title

Engineer III, Molding

Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.

FLSA Status

Exempt

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

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

ICU Medical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

J-18808-Ljbffr

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Engineer III, Molding job openings

Engineer III, Molding

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer III, Molding position at Smiths Medical?

What is the career path for a Engineer III, Molding?

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Engineer III, Molding jobs in the Salt Lake, UT area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Engineer III, Molding jobs in the Salt Lake, UT area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!