Molding Reliability Engineer

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

• Establish a robust process window by applying Scientific / Decoupled Molding techniques along with design of experiments (DOEs).
• Establish a relationship between key process input variables (KPIVs) and key process output variables (KPOVs) for each component.
• Specify the equipment required in the molding cell for an application to include molding press, robot, EOAT, hot runner controller, water temperature controller, material loader, weigh blender, dryers, inspection equipment, etc.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests (FATs) at the mold vendor.
• Read and maintain a working knowledge of Quality Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Provides technical process support to the organization and mentor molding technicians.
• Interface with the Manufacturing Manager on a daily basis to determine production needs related to process and other technical issues in order to improve OEE and reduce scrap.
• Manage sampling program.
• Establish documentation requirements for all processes including but not limited to:
  Process sheets and database for set-up information, special notes and to maintain required history.
• Create and administer training programs for Process and Mold Setup Technicians as well as existing staff on new equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of production schedule and ensure technical issues are acknowledged and addressed to support schedule.
• Act as technical lead responsible for new mold sampling, DOE’s, material samples, engineering changes, etc.
• Establish injection Molding and robotic process for all new jobs.
• Establish acceptable process variation allowances and associated process window.
• Act as technical lead on OEE improvement projects including scrap reduction through controlled planning and process quipment improvements with Operations Manager.
• Assist in all automation projects and actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Provide technical guidance for mold and hot runner design.
• Coordinate and control all cost, delivery and quality objectives for the design, construction and validation of assigned injection molding projects.
• Establish a robust process window for all injection molded components using Scientific Molding techniques along with Design for Experiments (DOE’s).
• Ensure molding cell is sized properly for the application.
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

• Education
  • Required : HSD/GED
  • Preferred :
    Associates degree – Plastics Engineering or related Engineering field
  • Preferred : BA/BS – Plastics Engineering or related Engineering field
• Minimum Experience
  • 10 years medical molding experience with High School Diploma
  • 5 years’ experience with Associates Degree
  • No experienced required with Bachelor's degree in related field

• Competitive pay
  • Access a portion of your pay before pay day with Daily Pay
• Healthcare coverage:
  No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic Medical Plan option, no matter how many dependents you cover.
  • Preventive care covered at 100%.
  • Dental and vision insurance at group rates.
• Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Adoption assistance plan
• 401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar matched by BD up to 6% of compensation
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted home, auto and pet insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation (pro-rated the first year based on actual start date)

Primary

Work Location:

USA NE - Columbus (East)

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.