Molding Engineer II

Job description

Job Description

Leads projects to introduce new or improve upon existing injection molding tools, equipment and processes while meeting all quality, timeline and cost targets.

Main responsibilities:
• Coordinate the design and build of new tooling and equipment working with both external and internal injection mold makers.
• Responsible for capital equipment and tooling purchases including justifications, quotes, and selection process.
• Lead validation activities of both thermoplastic and silicone injection molds working with all stakeholders including Production and Quality.
• Prepare complete and accurate records of assigned project activities per the established Quality System and Validation Guidelines.
• Plan and organize project timelines for assigned projects using established Project Management tools. Communicates to management of any cost/delivery related issues for assigned projects.
• Conduct regular project meetings with customers and internally, publishes timely project updates, and follows-up continuously on all open critical path items.
• Generate and maintain documentation for applicable internal processes and procedures, inspection criteria, Bill of Materials, Validation Protocols/Reports and other manufacturing and quality records.
• Conceptualize and develop manufacturing processes for new and existing products, which may include new and/or modified plant, equipment and process needs.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on projects, mold and fixture design, validation, product quality issues, and executes on automation related projects.
• Identify, initiate and implement projects to improve productivity and reduce scrap/reject rates through effective training of production personnel and process enhancements.
• Develop and leverage product knowledge to ensure Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) are consistently met.
• Maintain and improve product quality by performing and documenting robust root cause investigations and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

Minimum Education Requirements:
• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• English

Preferred Education Requirements:
• Bachelor degree in Plastics Engineering

Minimum Experience Requirements:
• 2 years experience in high volume molding and manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience Requirements:
• 2 years experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industry.
• Technical experience in injection molding of thermoplastics related to Design for Manufacturability of molds, processing of thermoplastics, robotics, automation and hot runner systems.
• Strong customer/supplier/vendor communication and follow-up skills.
• Metric driven proven success in meeting project completion dates and cost targets.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment of medical or healthcare products.
• Working knowledge of Validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Working knowledge of engineering terminology and technical experience with injection molding of thermoplastics, processes, tooling and validation protocols.
• Familiarity with statistical problem solving techniques • Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and other international compliance standards.
• Competency in the following software: MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.