Sr. Injection Molding Engineer - Columbus, OH

Abbott • Columbus, OH

57d • $75,300 - $150,700

About The Position

This position is responsible for packaging development, testing and qualification of new packaging materials & products of global brands for Abbott Nutrition. Programs will encompass development & commercialization of Packaging for nutritional products. Effective ability to collaborate across divisional and regional boundaries is critical to be successful.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required with preference for Plastics Engineering.
• Minimum 6+ years’ experience in Injection molding industry.
• Experience in plastics materials, concept development, prototyping, development, and scale-up through launch with focus on injection molding and high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Design Development Serve as a developing injection molding subject matter expert providing guidance and leading concept design and development from initial concept through launch, including DFM reviews, process feasibility studies, 3D/2D design evaluations, and competitive benchmarking
• Develop and prototype new packaging concepts for application in Nutrition products, leveraging prototyping tools to accelerate decision-making and design refinements
• Manage injection molding projects through all phases (concept to launch) with timely execution and specification compliance
• Lead pilot runs and scale up including design & development of production tools, automation and manufacturing cells including engineering studies, mold qualification studies, and testing leading to commercialization.
• Manage injection molding suppliers, mold makers, and contract manufacturers with technical rigor to optimize time-to-market and cost.
• Recommend mold tooling improvements, capital equipment, and guide suppliers to meet project scope, deliverables, and KPIs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Packaging equipment teams, Marketing and external engineering resources

Benefits

• Fast paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan.
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees