Molding Process Engineer

Viant Medical Inc.; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Viant Medical Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Process Engineer to support and optimize injection molding operations.

You will develop programs to improve productivity, lead mold tooling validation, and work with vendors to ensure high quality parts for life-saving medical devices. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 4+ years in manufacturing with silicone injection molding experience; strong knowledge of SPC, DOE and GD&T; and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 4+ years experience in a manufacturing environment (Silicone injection molding experience preferred).
• Experience with injection molding, SPC, DOE and GD&T.
• Knowledge of mold and part design.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off available.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs to optimize productivity and reduce cycle time.
• Assure that the process adheres to ISO standards.
• Continuously improve existing processes using DOE and other methods.
• Support product development for successful launches.
• Mold validation setup, troubleshooting and monitoring.
• Quote, procure, modify and validate tooling.
• Direct vendor interface and approve tooling.

Skills

Injection molding

DOE

SPC

GD&T

Mold tooling knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Viants a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources.For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn .

As aProcess Engineeryou will have a direct impact on making life saving devices each day and every day. This role provides Engineering support and optimization improvements on established equipment including vision systems, auxiliary equipment, automation, robots, end of arm tooling, packaging, plastic injection molding, assembly and other processing systems for an injection molding manufacturer.

What you’ll do:

• Develop programs and/or methods to optimize productivity and reduce cycle time, manufacturing losses, and overall costs.
• Assure that the process adheres to ISO standards
• Continuously improve existing processes using design of experiments and other methods to increase efficiencies.
• Support the product development process by assisting the program teams as necessary to ensure successful product launches.
• Mold validation process set-up, troubleshooting and process monitoring.
• Quotes, procures, modifies and validates both new and existing production mold tooling.
• Resolves technical tooling and process problems associated with both new and old tooling.
• Assists in selection of tooling vendors.
• Directs vendor interface, coordinates in-process changes and approves tooling upon completion.
• Works with our vendors to perform new or modified component validations as applicable; determines the requirements and directs any tooling upgrades to existing tooling.
• Monitors all molding operations, tracking efficiency and potential issues.
• Scientific approach to problem solving machine issues. Tracks statistical data and utilizes SPC to continuously monitor and improve the efficiency of the molding operations.
• Participates in variation scrap and cost reduction opportunities.
• Works as a cross-functional team member with involvement in processes, various designs, troubleshooting, project management and cost analysis.
• Assists in the collection of information, selection and implementation of new molding projects.
• Creates procedures, routings and BOM’s. Assists with corrective actions to resolve non-conformances as root causes are identified.
• Optimize manufacturing practices.
• Improve work force by training Process Technicians and Mold Technicians on efficient machines.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• 4+ years experience in a manufacturing environment(Silicone injection molding experiencepreferred)
• Working knowledge of manufacturing technologies with emphasis on injection molding, SPC, DOE and GD & T.
• Detailed knowledge of mold and part design
• Proficiency with MS Office software suites (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills
• New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 11 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Home Ownership Program

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.