Engineer 3 - Injection Molding

Terumo BCT, Inc.•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineer 3, you will serve as the subject matter expert for highly complex, automated plastics manufacturing solutions, with a primary focus on injection molding. This role is responsible for implementing, optimizing, and sustaining new and existing manufacturing processes to drive improvements in efficiency, product quality, and total cost. You will bring deep expertise in tooling design and molding operations, enabling meaningful participation and leadership in design for manufacturability efforts, mold design reviews, and mold flow simulation reviews. The Engineer 3 partners closely with cross‑functional teams including Production, Quality, Supplier Quality, R&D, Safety, Purchasing, and Maintenance to troubleshoot complex issues, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure the highest standards of safety, reliability, and environmental compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
Minimum 4 years’ experience.
Two years of GMP manufacturing experience required.
Experienced and a strong understanding with regards to injection molding, plastics processing, plastic extrusion, tooling and assembly and awareness of polymer behaviors.
Medical device knowledge of resin processing including Polyesters and PVC (semi rigid and rigid), Polycarbonate, ABS.
Hands-on injection molding set-up and process development experience and knowledge of mold design and construction to a level of being able to carry out a mold design review and understand basic tooling functionality and methodology of manufacture (machining, EDM, polishing, texturing)
Experience with mold maintenance including mold configurations without error.
Requires demonstrated skills in technical innovation, technical leadership, mechanical and or chemical engineering, fluids engineering, and cellular biology.
Strong interactive skills in general communication, cross-functional participation and influence, mentoring and acceptance of guidance, technical leadership, project management, coordination with cross-functional team members, team behavior, and support for subordinates, junior engineers, technicians, and management.
Strong technical problem-solving skills.
Mechanical and electronic ability aptitude to assist with equipment troubleshooting.
Knowledge and ability to implement FDA or regulatory requirements as necessary.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
Critical thinking ability which requires using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems in both technical and non-technical areas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives assigned total project leadership responsibilities on a portion of major significant projects and will be given total management responsibility for smaller projects.
Manages and provides leadership for the functional group’s development, direction, and effectiveness, adhering to organizational policies and processes and supporting overall business and corporate objectives.
Implements and understands FDA or regulatory requirements as necessary.
Applies technology principles to multiple tasks. Working knowledge of cross-functional and related technical areas.
Highlights risks and understands how to approach and complete tasks, avoiding serious delays and considerable expenditure of time and resources.
Advises team members pro-actively on technical ideas and promotes skill development of teamwork.
Interacts with peers across projects to secure resources and commitments.
Handles frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects: Molding processing, Tooling design and repair, Secondary operations (assembly, welding, packaging for example).
Follows technical specification requirements and provides feedback on various technical processes and procedures.
Presents effectively complex technical information/analysis and responds to questions from technical staff members and management.
Works cooperatively and effectively within a team environment to achieve common goals and results, often influencing the outcome of the team(s).
Analyzes process information to refine maintenance procedures or initiate equipment modifications.
Works to support dept. KPI’s/Metrics/Objectives.
Implements permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurrent problems by developing the concept, prototype, design, documentation and modification of engineering control documents.
Coordinates the work of outside mold makers, contractors, and vendors.
Continues to develop technical skills and knowledge (e.g. additional schooling, self-study, online training), and from more knowledgeable team members
Utilizes root-cause analysis tools to properly identify issues and guide corrective actions.
Work direction responsibility may include technicians and junior engineers.
May work with manufacturing, quality and other functional groups on manufacturing and regulatory compliance issues.