Abbott
Healthcare
PrincipalMoldingEngineer
“Principal Molding Engineer at Abbott. Skills: Molding engineering, Plastic injection molding, Blow molding, Process support. Lead molding activities. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting molding issues
5 % travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical disciplining, 5+ years technical work experience, 3+ years plastic injection and/or blow molding design and process support experience, Knowledge of plastics processes, resins, tooling
Nice to Have
Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Knowledge of mold making and design fundamentals, Knowledge of molding process development, Knowledge of plastic resin behavior, Knowledge of required tooling/equipment, 8+ years of experience in a molding engineering position, Knowledge of FDA QSR's and ISO requirements, Knowledge of PFMEA and DFMEA, Knowledge of Abbott’s internal Design Plan process, Working knowledge of MS Office products, Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint capability, Proven ability to participate in team atmosphere, Exhibit and create a sense of urgency, Maintain effective working relationships
What You'll Do.
Lead molding activities
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Support molded consumables
Manage multiple projects
Serve as subject matter expert
Drive product improvements
Drive process improvements
Drive quality improvements
Drive cost improvements
Support supplier changes
Support material changes
Troubleshoot molding issues
Ensure reliable component supply
Perform capacity analysis
Provide recommendations for future business needs
Manage molding and manufacturing projects
Develop cost estimates for capital equipment
Develop cost estimates for project expenses
Collaborate with suppliers
Lead equipment selection
Lead full validation of molding systems
Coordinate cross-functional teams
Resolve technical issues
Support supplier transitions
Oversee process development
Oversee validation activities
Monitor project performance
Implement corrective actions for delays
Implement corrective actions for cost overruns
Support capacity planning
Analyze manufacturing needs
Ensure compliance with quality systems
Ensure compliance with procedures
Ensure compliance with standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams
Process & Methodology
Project management, Schedule management, Budget management
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