ICU Medical

Principal Engineer, Tooling

ICU Medical

full-time

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Location: 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

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