Tooling Engineer at Nemera

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tooling Engineering, Injection Molding, Design for Manufacturability, Statistical Methods, Problem-Solving, Lean Initiatives, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Investigation, cGMP Compliance, ISO 13485, Mold Design, Vendor Selection, Cost Analysis, Equipment Performance Metrics, Collaboration, Communication

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Position Purpose: This is a “hands on” engineering position responsible for leading the development, installation, validation, ramp-up, and life cycle management of injection molds and molding solutions for medical device components. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for preparing tooling specifications for supporting requests for quotes and supporting vendor selection activities including the analysis of mold design/build costs. Responsible for ensuring that injection molds can produce parts that meet customer requirements while providing for internal manufacturing robustness. Coordinate implementation of cost-effective mold design changes. Collaborate with internal and external team members in completing mold qualification activities (DQ/FAT/IQ/OQ/PQ). Ensure that cost, quality, timelines, and internal & external customer expectations are managed appropriately. Perform Design for Manufacturability reviews with the mold supplier and customer Coordinate tool repair and refurbishment activities as needed. Investigate and benchmark new tooling, peripherals, and molding technologies Support tool maintenance to investigate and fix major issues on existing tools. Consultant on complex tooling issues. Track equipment performance metrics and manage ramp-up action plan to achieve operational performance targets. Seek feedback from the floor on what works / doesn’t work and develop improvement action plans Ensure compliance with industry standards and corporate engineering guidelines. Serve as Subject Matter Expect supporting general business needs as required. Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation. Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives. Follow all safety procedures including the use of Personal Protective Equipment as required. Other duties as assigned PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Must have clear and well organized oral and written communication Knowledge of statistical methods (Six Sigma, SPC, DoE) Excellent problem-solving skills using DMAIC methodology Experience working in a cGMP / ISO 13485 compliant manufacturing environment Mold Maker Certification or similar a plus WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in an office and clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and required appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel Occasional travel up to 15% based on assignments Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Technical degree or equivalent experience Industrial manufacturing experience working in high-volume injection molding 5+ years of related experience Experience in the qualification of complex, and tight tolerance injection molding Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. PAY RANGE: $100,000 - $130,000 USD Salaried (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. For US Benefits, CLICK HERE. Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for leading the development, installation, validation, ramp-up, and life cycle management of injection molds and molding solutions for medical device components. This includes preparing tooling specifications, ensuring molds meet customer requirements, and coordinating mold qualification activities.