Injection Molding Engineer

My client are a leading, award-winning contract manufacturer of singleuse medical devices, serving the global marketplace for more than 35 years. With headquarters in Buffalo, NY and facilities in Ireland and Mexico, this opportunity is based in our Irish site in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.


Job Title: Injection Moulding Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reporting To: Business Unit Engineering Manager



SUMMARY: Reporting to a Business Unit Engineering Manager, the Injection Moulding Engineer will work with the engineering and technician teams to develop new products and optimise moulding processes within the company. The Injection Moulding Engineer will lead the specification, introduction, validation and continuous improvement of equipment and processes.



Responsibilities:

- Troubleshoot production moulds and processes as issues arise.
- Perform root cause analysis reports as required
- Coordinate PM activities of machines/tools and ancillary equipment.
- Generate associated moulding documentation such as SOP'S , IQ'S / Protocols and also DMR's , process travellers and work instructions.
- Validate activities such as SIM (Scientific Injection Moulding) studies and other engineering studies for new processes and moulds.
- DOE execution for new processes.
- CPAR's as required.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers, vendors and internal teams as required.
- Generate project timelines and ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
- Liaise with Toolmakers in relation to projects, preventive maintenance and spare parts programmes.
- Coordinate and analyse metrology measurements during product development phases.
- Lead decisions on mould design and steel adjustments to meet tight tolerances.
- Ensure PM's are performed on all tools.
- Coordinate ongoing training activities with technicians (Internal & External).
- Research and introduce new moulding technical concepts as appropriate. (Robotics, pick & place, sprue pickers, process monitoring techniques, cavity pressure monitoring, EDART)



Requirements:
- Level 7/8 degree in an Engineering discipline is desirable.
- 3 years’ experience in an injection moulding environment is desirable
- Preferably worked either in the medical, Packaging or Technological industries with experience pf process validations. Must be capable of coaching and mentoring others.
- Have good data analysis capabilities and be familiar with statistical software (ideally Minitab)
- Knowledge of medical device validation protocols and associated documentation
- Implementation experience of validation protocols
- Lean and six sigma knowledge
- Strong process engineering background




Does this sound like your next career move? For more info forward your application or contact me on 087 0612325 ORthomas.gallagher@lifescience.ie