Molding Engineer

Sign On Bonus Emerge is currently recruiting qualified candidates for a direct hire Molding Engineer job near Rochester, NY for our client, an innovative manufacturer of quality plastics for the medical device field. The Molding Engineer will play a crucial role in creating and overseeing thermoplastic injection molding processes, utilizing scientific injection molding principles. The Molding Engineer will leverage their expertise to ensure consistent part quality and optimal cycle times. Additionally, they will provide oversight and foster collaboration with internal resources and external suppliers to ensure the implementation of best practices throughout the organization. Our client offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that starts day one Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities for the Molding Engineer job near Rochester, NY include:

• Responsible for the performance of injection molded part processes.

• Develop and optimize processes applying Scientific Molding principles and other quality/engineering tools.

• Review part designs for Design for Manufacturability and optimum molding performance.

• Review part designs for proper resin selection and make recommendations where needed.

• Review and acquire new resins, custom compounds, and color blends for potential use in new part designs.

• Review mold and end of arm tool designs with mold design and mold making teams.

• Responsible for programming pick and place robots using integrated molding machine controller.

• Support IQ, OQ, PQ activities for replacement and improvement of molds, equipment and molding processes, including measurement and dimensional studies.

• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely manner.

• Coordinate the creation of injection molding process set ups, mold evaluations, and work instructions.

• Monitor Quality data/reports to drive resolution of quality issues and work projects to improve future yield.

• Support and adhere to the Quality Policy and Quality System procedures.

For Senior level role:

• Lead development of complex high volume molded part production.

• Actively and visibly coach employees and serve as a role model for the team.

• Select injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment used to support production of injection molded parts.

• Provides guidance, direction, and leadership for the areas of supervision to ensure that injection mold machine issues are resolved quickly and effectively, through fact-based analysis, prioritization, problem-solving and communication with others.

• Makes recommendations on capital improvements within the molding area.

• Develop and maintain processes, tools, resources, and skills to support rapid development and launch of new products and sustainment of existing products. Investigate and recommend new tools and technologies as appropriate.

• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.

• Fosters good external and internal customer relations.

• Maintains accurate and compliant documentation to meet company and regulatory expectations.

• Accomplishes all other duties and tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Molding Engineer

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a related discipline- Plastics or Polymer Science is a plus. An equivalent mix of education and experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree.

• One (1) or more years of experience with injection molding design, manufacturing, and process development. Five (5) or more years of experience will be considered for a senior level role at the higher salary range.

• Must have the ability to set up and run a plastic injection molding machine required.

• Working knowledge of polymer material properties, additives, fillers, processing characteristics, and application to specific part requirements.

• Basic proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or other 3D CAD systems preferred.

• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and schematics.

• Basic understanding of machining and fabricating technologies.

• Excellent Communication skills, both oral and written.

• Expert in root-cause analysis and improvement proposals.

If you are qualified for this position, please click “apply now”. Thank you in advance for applying; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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