Senior Molding Engineer

Requisition ID:6373

Job Title:Senior Molding Engineer

Job Country:United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter.We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.

The Role

The incumbent will report to the Associate Director of Molding & Extrusion, responsible for the medical devices business. The incumbent will be responsible for design, development, and commercialization of molding processes and equipment for existing products and other new medical devices. They will work with Marketing and project leaders to create/redefine product specifications through innovative and robust processing solutions. They will also be expected to assist in quality system compliance and regulatory filings with the FDA and other agencies outside the United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct on the press scientific molding studies consisting of:
  
  
  
  • Mold balance studies, rheology studies, gate freeze studies, cool time studies, pack pressure studies etc.
  • DOE's for melt and mold temp, packing pressure and cooling time.
  • Machine linearity studies
  • Dynamic check ring studies
  
  
  
  
• Gage design, design reviews MSA
• First Article inspection
• Injection mold design review
• Data analysis
• Process troubleshooting-mold and press
• Creating part inspection documentation in Excel and Solid Works
• Creating mold validation and FAT protocols
• Updating drawings and solid models
• Creating mold transfer documentation packages
• Training personnel in injection/insert molding/over molding
• Tolerance stack up analysis
• Providing direction for vendors.
• Making steel decisions and mold modification decisions.
• Providing design engineering assistance to project teams.

Salary Range:

The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $86,657 - $144,503. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the base posted.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-10 years' experience with injection molding and tooling (medical device preferred)
• Knowledge/Experience with Scientific Molding principles and techniques.
• Hands on injection molding and tooling experience are a must.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years plastic part design experience
• Proficiency in the creation of solid models and drawings with Solid Works
• Experience in Gage design, MSA and GRR
• Knowledge of plastic joining technologies such as solvent, ultrasonic welding, adhesives etc.
• Experience with hot manifold systems, E-dart, in mold sensors, insert and over molding a plus
• 30-40% percent travel required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft application-word, excel, PowerPoint etc.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here .

Join us at Avanos

Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count

Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

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