Senior Molding Engineer

Freudenberg Group•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Solves complex problems or problems where precedent does not exist and takes a new perspective on existing solutions Serves as a specialist or expert within own job discipline Contributes to products/services or process improvements or uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes Works independently or with minimal guidance Has in-depth working knowledge in own discipline and good knowledge of related disciplines Often leads projects or project steps within a broader project or has accountability for on-going activities or objectives Formally trains junior staff or acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience Level at which the professional career may stabilize for many years or until retirement Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in own job discipline and moderate knowledge in related job disciplines Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience Leads smaller projects with moderate complexity and manageable risks and resource requirements Solves complex problems Takes a new perspective on existing solutions and exercises judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus in complex situations Qualifications: Degree in Polymer, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent), or significant hands-on molding experience. Strong knowledge of injection molding, mold tooling, materials and associated equipment. 7 + years experience with cleanroom manufacturing, validations and process controls. Medical device experience in catheters preferred. Ability to analyze molding parameters, optimize processes and stabilize drift using a scientific approach. Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Toolmakers, Maintenance, Production, Quality and R&D/NPI. Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, methodical mindset and attention to detail. Experience mentoring or supporting Technicians/Operators, promoting knowledge sharing and good practice. Willingness to travel to suppliers, toolmakers and customers when required, with a strong commitment to safety and quality. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Freudenberg Medical LLC Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Requirements

Degree in Polymer, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent), or significant hands-on molding experience.
Strong knowledge of injection molding, mold tooling, materials and associated equipment.
7 + years experience with cleanroom manufacturing, validations and process controls.
Ability to analyze molding parameters, optimize processes and stabilize drift using a scientific approach.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Toolmakers, Maintenance, Production, Quality and R&D/NPI.
Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, methodical mindset and attention to detail.
Experience mentoring or supporting Technicians/Operators, promoting knowledge sharing and good practice.
Willingness to travel to suppliers, toolmakers and customers when required, with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Nice To Haves

Medical device experience in catheters preferred.

Responsibilities

Solves complex problems or problems where precedent does not exist and takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Serves as a specialist or expert within own job discipline
Contributes to products/services or process improvements or uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes
Works independently or with minimal guidance
Has in-depth working knowledge in own discipline and good knowledge of related disciplines
Often leads projects or project steps within a broader project or has accountability for on-going activities or objectives
Formally trains junior staff or acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Level at which the professional career may stabilize for many years or until retirement
Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in own job discipline and moderate knowledge in related job disciplines
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Leads smaller projects with moderate complexity and manageable risks and resource requirements
Solves complex problems
Takes a new perspective on existing solutions and exercises judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus in complex situations