Principal Mechanical Engineer
Medtronic
Injection Molding Engineer
Serigraph
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: West Bend • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Review product designs for feasibility and define the processing steps necessary for production
- Determine the appropriate decorating technology to meet customer appearance and performance specifications
- Provide input on injection mold tool designs to optimize processing and tool life
- Develop cost-effective manufacturing processes and product layouts
- Apply scientific molding principles to establish robust, repeatable production processes
- Document processing instructions for molding and post-mold decorating activities
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and injection molding processes
- Qualify potential molding partners for decorating experience and capabilities
- Interact with customers (technical and business professionals) to determine project needs
- Support product launches through the Serigraph APQP process, including DOE’s, process analysis, and capability studies
- Contribute to the development of PFMEA’s, control plans, and Gauge R&R studies
- Must be self-directed and flexible to work overtime, night shifts, and provide global support when necessary
- Travel up to 10%, including international travel, as required
- Ensure quality and stop production to correct quality concerns and inform management of nonconforming products/processes
- Ensure environmental practices and materials are handled and disposed of per procedures
- Support Serigraph current quality business system and understand use of SPECS, the Serigraph quality manual
Requirements
- Undergraduate or associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Technology, or Material Science
- Injection Molding Professional Program Certification (e.g., AIM Molder 3, RJG Master Molder II)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in injection molding press setup, process development, and operation
- Knowledge of good departmental and company safety/housekeeping/PPE practices
- Understand departmental procedures and policies
- Valid drivers license and passport
- Three or more years of experience in decorative molding (in-mold decorating, in-mold labeling, multi-shot parts, pad-printing, etc.) [preferred]
- Strong project engineering background [preferred]
- Robotics programming experience is a plus [preferred]
- 3D CAD (for part and tooling design analysis) [preferred]
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Project [preferred]
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods [preferred]
- Experience with Mold Flow simulation [preferred]
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive wages
- Access to earned wages before the scheduled payday
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Vacation buy/sell program
- Free onsite healthcare and telemedicine including COVID testing
- Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility on day one with company match
- Free onsite fitness facility and walking trails
- Cross training, growth, and promotion from within
- Ample opportunities for career progression
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
injection moldingprocess developmentscientific moldingdecorative moldingStatistical Process ControlMold Flow simulation3D CADproject engineeringtroubleshootingcost-effective manufacturing
Soft skills
self-directedflexiblecustomer interactionteam collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationattention to detailorganizational skillsadaptabilityproject management
Certifications
Undergraduate degree in Manufacturing EngineeringPlastics TechnologyMaterial ScienceInjection Molding Professional Program CertificationAIM Molder 3RJG Master Molder II
