Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence and concentration on quality and customer focus. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 11,000 employees and generated annual revenues in 2022 of EUR 1.8bn. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.
Gerresheimer Peachtree City L.P. was established in 1993 in Peachtree City, GA, as part of the Plastics & Devices Division manufacturing and assembling a variety of precision molded plastic parts for various applications in the medical industry. The subsidiary operates in an 87,500 sq. ft. production facility with 200 employees.
Job Description
As an Injection Molding Process Engineer, you are responsible for the process development and qualification of our mold assets following Gerresheimer’s SOP and procedures.
Execution of initial functional testing of injection molds
Development of injection molding processes with help of scientific techniques
Preparation, execution and analysis of experimental designs (DoE)
Accurate documentation of the complete processing phase
Execution of final qualification runs in production environment (clean room)
Participation in mold testing at external vendors
Establish process conditions through decoupled molding for new products.
Troubleshoot molding processes and material or equipment issues.
Evaluate tooling for areas of concern, areas of improvement for quality and efficiency, and recommend improvements to optimize molding, setup, and overall manufacturing.
Collect and analyze data on individual processes to identify and improve process capability.
Document and maintain mold process sheets for accuracy.
Support process technicians through training in scientific molding practices.
Leadership role in continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
Use Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other techniques to analyze process data to determine capabilities as well as improvements.
Program robots and peripheral equipment.
Install and removal of molds (incl. water connections)
Additional items as needed to ensure smooth operation of the plant.
Qualifications
High School / College Diploma or equivalent
5+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding.
A working knowledge and experience with injection molding and ancillary equipment
A working knowledge of a wide range of thermoplastic materials and their properties
Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Experience working with different kind of resins
Deep understanding of injection molding process and technology
Experience with scientific molding approach
Experience in problem solving and trouble shooting of processes
Master Molder I / II qualification
Experience working in a hands-on environment with constant interaction with mold technicians, quality engineers and metrologists
MS Office experience
Experience with statistical software MiniTab preferable
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Medical Device
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