Senior Molding Process Engineer
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Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Molding Process Engineer
Location: Charleston South Carolina US
SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design development and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6000 employees we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors pen injectors and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018 with key operations in Sweden Taiwan and the US we are united by a commitment to innovation impact and growth. Together we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive inclusive and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.
Job Overview
This role is embedded in the Operations Engineering group within our Global Operations Engineering team at our new state-of-the-art device manufacturing facility in North Charleston South Carolina. Together with the rest of your team you will drive and support the development and production of injection molding equipment and processes and the respective molded components used for SHLs autoinjector systems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: performing DFMA tooling and equipment development and improvement tool validation support and leading investigations into production issues.
Main Responsibilities
- Together with the rest of your team you will lead and support the industrialization of molding equipment & processes and the production of injection molded components for our autoinjector systems
- Collaborate closely with shopfloor production technicians tool makers maintenance quality and global coutnerparts on process & equipment performance and troubleshooting issues to robust resolution
- Lead improvement initiatives and develop requirements for capacity expansion and future mold generations and production setups
- Oversee and support the design and development of new molding equipment including defining requirements & specifications and provide technical expertise and guidance to both internal teams and external partners
- Support acceptance testing qualification and validation activities for new molding assets and processes as necessary
- Lead and manage projects within cross functional teams from concept through to implementation ensuring alignment with project timelines resources quality standards and budget
- Initiate and facilitate trial shot activities; review and approved related documents
- Evaluate on steel resizing of the tool according to the results of the development process
- Maintain and support comprehensive documentation for all phases of the project including design & process specifications pFMEA & risk assessments engineering reports work instruction testing protocols etc.
Skills and Qualification
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with injection molding processes and equipment
- Experience with multi-cavity hot runner injection molding systems
- Thorough understanding of mold and machine setup molding machine operation process optimization as well as mold design/function
- Thorough understanding and excellent hands-on experience with auxiliary equipment (i.e. hot runners controllers polymer dryers thermolators mold heaters robot/take out systems etc.)
Preferred: (nice to have)
- Experience with Engel injection molding machines
- Experience with Fanuc or Wittman robot systems
- Ability to work independent with strong attention to detail and focus on efficiency effectiveness and cost
- Passionate & committed self-starter with can do attitude team player and taking responsibility to get the job done
- Experience in the medical device industry or similarly regulated environment
We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
- Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry
- Position in a dynamic international team of highly skilled professionals
- Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization
Please note that SHL is a drug free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various preemployment screenings including but not limited to a drug test employment verification reference checks and a criminal background check.
For more information on SHL Medical please visit:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Distributed Control Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- Tooling
- Statistical Software
- Process Engineering
- cGMP
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Public Speaking
- Manufacturing
About Company
SHL Medical is the world leader in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced drug delivery devices like autoinjectors and pen injectors. Read on.
