Sr. Molding Process Engineer

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 SHL's 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.

Description of the main tasks and responsibilities in the dimensions of operational, financial, process & tools, and people related.

• 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.

Competencies, skills, knowledge & qualifications needed to fulfill the position.

4.1. Professional Experience & Specific Skills

Mandatory (Must. max 5) Required skills/Abilities:

• 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

4.2. Relevant Qualification: (education and training)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent education/experience required

4.3. Language skills

Mandatory (Must)

• English

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged standing, bend/stooping, & manipulating objects.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Occassional travel may be required (10%).

*Seniority subject to candidate experience