Principal Design Automation Engineer
Medtronic
AssemblyPMP
Principal Engineer, Tooling
ICU Medical
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- Lead the execution of plastic components strategies and initiatives for ICU Medical device products
- Lead execution of tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes related to plastics
- Represent the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) business unit on projects and provide expert analysis and advice to senior management
- Provide expert technical guidance and support to R&D in design and implementation of high quality new products and processes using Reverse Engineering, DFM, DFA, Mold Flow, dimensional analysis, DOE, and other problem solving tools
- Collaborate with R&D Materials Engineering to ensure materials used in production are producible, high quality, common and cost effective
- Develop and lead implementation of AME best practices and update design standards through the design cycle
- Evaluate existing tooling and processes; identify when to repair, refurbish, or replace, and assess supplier competence
- Analyze and execute make vs buy decisions and optimize use of human and capital resources
- Implement validated tools, equipment, and processes at suppliers and operations; identify and lead best practices for TMV, FAT, IQ, OQ, and assist PML through PQ
- Partner with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, and suppliers on supply and quality issues
- Implement initiatives and cost savings defined by leadership and independently lead multiple cross-functional teams
- Lead DFM/DFA, mold design, process development, PM plans, and represent AME supporting Procurement and Operations on tooling, plastic, and process issues
- Maintain and develop tooling, molding, and automation skills through training, technical shows, and industry resources
Requirements
- 10+ or more years of Mold Tooling and/or Plastics Processing Technology experience with hands-on experience launching plastic injection molded components for Mechanical assemblies
- Must have a successful track record of implementing new designs and/or design changes, including participation in design, test, manufacturing start-up, and launch of projects
- In-depth knowledge of Quality Systems, DFA/DFM, MSD concepts, PFMEA
- Proficient in the use of CAD, MOLD FLOW, and Scientific Molding
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Proven track record leading multiple programs and leading others through problem-solving and troubleshooting tooling and processing issues
- Outstanding attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Journeyman Mold Maker OR Bachelor’s Degree, both with a minimum of 10+ years of extensive hands-on experience in leading plastics and tooling projects
- Well-rounded in Plastic Tooling, Plastic Processing, and Manufacturing Engineering
- Plastics Injection Mold Design, Plastic Simulation, and Assembly Automation experience a plus
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Typically requires travel 20 to 50% of the time
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods, use computer or touch screen to enter work order data, and occasionally move and lift objects up to 25 lbs.
- This is a remote position; preference given to candidates located in the Connecticut (CT) region; corporate note restricts certain states
