Senior Engineer, Injection Molding

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best Senior Engineer, Injection Molding in Jacksonville, FL!

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Job Description

The Senior IMM Engineer performs a variety of plastic injection molding process and mechanical assignments utilizing both process and mechanical engineering fundamentals. Works at an advanced technical expertise level involving planning, development, assessing machine run-ability, and strategy to improve. Responsible for developing preventative maintenance strategy based on assessment data to assure high quality products and IMM reliability.

Supports activities involved with sub-contractors/vendors from beginning of design process through installation and start-up processes. Acts as advocate for continuous improvement of technology and processes.  Takes an active role in front-line IMM support i.e., breakdown repairs, preventative maintenance, training programs, etc.

Adheres to environmental policy and procedures and supports department environmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, conducts and directs injection molding/equipment assignments for production support in areas of process capability, uptime, cycle time and yield. 
• Takes lead role in troubleshooting / resolving equipment, systems, processes to optimize IMM run-ability to prevent product nonconformance.
• Prepares equipment, process, safety, and components specifications and conducts technical analysis of vendor proposals.
• Qualifies new equipment and performs vendor and site acceptance testing to meet project objectives.
• Provides training to Operations engineers and technicians to operate, troubleshoot and maintain new and current equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or University degree is required; focused degree in Engineering preferred. An advanced degree is preferred

Required:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional work experience: Six (6) plus years preferred
• Relevant work experience in injection molding process/equipment development, project management, construction, installation, and qualification.
• Thorough knowledge and complete understanding and application of principles, concepts and practices of manufacturing engineering
• Thorough knowledge of plastic processing & molding technology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Electrical, pneumatic schematic, and PLC ladder diagram understanding and interpretation  

Preferred:

• Specific knowledge of Netstal, Sumitomo, Arburg, Engel highly preferred
• Thorough knowledge of government regulatory requirements
• Preferred experience working in FDA environment

Other:

• May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Accelerating, Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Communication, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Problem Management, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Report Writing, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy