Engineer II, Molding Job Listing at ICU Medical in Salt Lake City, UT (Job ID 24300256)

Description

 
 
Job Title
Molding Engineer II 
 
FLSA Status
Exempt
 
Shift:
Monday thru Friday
 
Position Summary 
The Molding Engineer II will support the ICU Molding Engineering Department and report to the Molding Engineering Manager. The Molding Engineer II 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.
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Functional area tasks and responsibilities
Day to day
• 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)
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
 
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
• 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
 
Education and Experience 
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology
• 4 years' experience in the Medical Device or Engineering Industry
• Advanced Degree may substitute for experience
 
Minimum Qualifications
• Must be 18 years of age
 
Travel Requirements 
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time
 
Physical Requirements and Work Environment 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• Work is performed 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
• Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 lbs
 
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.