Molding Engineer - Alpharetta, GA

Molding Engineer I – Alpharetta, GA

Job Country:
United States (US)

The incumbent will report to the Director of Molding & Extrusion and is responsible, at an entry level, for design, development, and commercialization of molding processes and equipment for existing and new medical devices. They will work with senior engineers, marketing, and project leaders to create/redefine product specifications, coordinate tool builds and validation at internal and external sites, and assist in quality system compliance and regulatory filings with the FDA and other agencies outside the U.S.

• Learn and conduct on-the-press scientific molding studies such as:
  • Mold balance studies, rheology studies, gate freeze studies, cool time studies, pack pressure studies, etc.
  • DOE for melt and mold temperature, packing pressure, and cooling time.
  • Machine linearity studies.
  • Dynamic check ring studies.
• Learn and conduct under senior engineering guidance:
  • Gage design and design reviews MSA.
  • First Article inspection.
  • Injection mold design review.
  • Data analysis.
  • Process troubleshooting – mold and press.
  • Creating part inspection documentation in Excel and Solid Works.
  • Creating mold validation and FAT protocols.
  • Updating drawings and solid models.
  • Creating mold transfer documentation packages.
  • Tolerance stack‑up analysis.
  • Making steel and mold modification decisions.
  • Providing design engineering assistance to project teams.
• Learn and assist with mold validation, change requests, and capital documentation.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• 0-2 years of experience including co‑op/internship or other engineering work during college.
• Knowledge of plastic processing (preferred).
• Proficiency in creating solid models and drawings with Solid Works.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Position will be based in Alpharetta and is expected to work in the office Tuesday through Thursday.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Provides a 401(k) plan with employer match: 100% of the first 4% matched and 50% of the next 2% with immediate vesting.
• Benefits available from day one.
• Free onsite gym.
• Onsite cafeteria.
• HQ region recognized as a great place to live by USA Today.