Molding Process Engineer II

at  The Cooper Companies

CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women’s healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. CooperSurgical is at the forefront of delivering innovative assisted reproductive technology and genomic solutions that enhance the work of ART professionals to the benefit of families. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to women’s healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options.
CooperSurgical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO). CooperSurgical, headquartered in Trumbull, CT, produces and markets a wide array of products and services for use by women’s health care clinicians. More information can be found at www.coopersurgical.com .
Work location: Stafford, TX

The Molding Process Engineer II is an experienced engineering position specialized in various molding equipment and processes. This engineer will directly contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase the quality of CooperSurgical’s manufacturing processes. This role is expected to have strong partnerships with the production, quality, product engineering, and regulatory departments. This role is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence via the installation and optimization of molding processes for our medical device and fertility products. This role supports large, complex engineering assignments including validation of equipment and investigations, specifically in molding. This role may be required to work independently or manage a cross-functional project team.

• Bachelor’s degree in plastics engineering technology, mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

OR

• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Injection molding certification preferred.
• Prior experience with and a strong working knowledge of molding processes of various materials including both thermoplastics and silicone.
• In-depth knowledge of project management
• Strong computer skills with the ability to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio. Advanced skills preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD software for tooling design preferred.
• Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma concepts, statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab), and root cause analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Thorough understanding of quality and regulatory requirements, such as ISO 13485, FDA QSR, EU MDR and GMP.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in plastics engineering technology, mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field