Position Title
Sr. Process Engineer – Injection Molding
SBU
Medical
Department
Internal
Relocation Covered
Potential
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Experience Requirements
7 years experience in process support and development.
Understanding of injection molding process development technologies including but not limited to:
Execution of DOE’s,
Strong ability to manage across functional teams,
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
Strong mechanical skills,
Effective verbal and written communication skills,
Team player with good interpersonal skills,
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computerized analysis applications
Qualification Requirements
BS – Engineering discipline (Mechanical or Plastics Engineering) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Preferred Qualifications
3 years experience in medical devices company preferred
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the technical phases of process development in conjunction with manufacturing and new product development initiatives. Provide input to process design, develop and identify new manufacturing methods and design. Conduct scientific based testing to identify best manufacturing practices and optimize process parameters in order to establish quality and dimensional stability of molded components while developing a robust validation package for the molding process. 1. Engineering lead for all aspects of process development including the design, prototyping, testing (verification), process characterization, process development history documentation, and design transfer into manufacturing with a robust validation package. 2. Provide input / support to the redesign of existing processes to improve quality, utilize automated production techniques, optimize process capabilities, and produce better products in a more cost-effective manner. 3. Independently plan and technically lead multiple projects utilizing project plans and schedules to track and communicate developments from prototype design through pilot production. Formulate decisions to facilitate project advancement independent of supervisor. 4. Independently interface with product development and manufacturing to understand product requirements and establish design criteria for developing manufacturing processes. 5. Lead project team members to meet project objectives, milestones, and target dates. 6. Conduct DOE’s and use computer aided engineering tools such as Moldflow and SolidEdge to create and solidify product designs and manufacturing specifications. 7. Identify and create new process concepts. Design and validate processes and components using engineering principles and adhering to the design control process as appropriate. 8. Lead, conduct and/or participate in design and technical phase reviews. 9. Interface with vendors to obtain quotations, purchase components, purchase equipment and debug problems in support of process development. 10. Monitor project progress by completing and distributing project reports, priority lists, time sheet and conducting design reviews. 11. When appropriate, investigate or direct the investigation of product complaints to determine cause and implement corrective action. 12. Provide training and documentation to production to ensure a smooth design transfer. 13. Ensure projects are developed and documented complain with Arrow’s Quality System. 14. Adhere to and ensure the compliance of Teleflex’s Code of Ethics all Company policies, rules, procedures and housekeeping standards.
