Molding Engineer

Job Title: Molding Engineer

Location: Caledonia, MI

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that values excellence, teamwork, and making a difference? Aspen Surgical is seeking a motivated and experienced Molding Engineer.

Why Aspen Surgical?

At Aspen Surgical, we understand that our success begins with our people. That's why we prioritize creating a positive and rewarding work environment where every team member feels valued, respected, and inspired to excel. Here's what sets us apart:

• Safety First: Your safety is our top priority. We maintain strict safety protocols and provide training to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all team members.
• Competitive Pay and Great Benefits. Aspen offers competitive pay. You will be eligible to enroll in benefits on day ONE, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401K with company match. Generous Paid Time Off benefits are also included.
• Commitment to Excellence: We take pride in delivering high-quality medical products that make a difference in people's lives. As a member of the Aspen team, you'll be part of a company that is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality and innovation.
• Team Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration. Our distribution center is a place where individuals come together to achieve common goals, support each other, and celebrate successes as a team.
• Opportunities for Growth: At Aspen, we invest in our people's development and growth. Whether you're looking to advance your career within the distribution center or explore opportunities in other areas of the company, we support you to reach your full potential.

Job Overview

The Molding Engineer is a "hands-on" position that plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing equipment and processes to produce high quality injection molded product. The Molding Engineer is responsible for coordinating the molding efforts on new program launches, setting up and/or revising manufacturing processes and assisting the manufacturing operations in problem solving and continuous process improvements. While monitoring the effectiveness of processes this individual quantifies results, documents and presents findings to management and prepares reports. This position also mentors and provides training to other injection molding personnel as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees designs, develops, and implements tooling and processing requirements to support new products, existing production, and other business requirements in the molding area
• Develops, implements, and maintains tooling standards, in-house and at suppliers to meet business objectives
• Develops, implements, and maintains production tooling PM system within CMMS
• Works with planners and mold technicians to coordinate repairs and PM of tooling to ensure minimal production interruptions
• Selects and develops existing or new tool suppliers to meet business objectives
• Manages sourcing, design and construction of tooling to ensure product integrity and manufacturability
• Acts as lead contact for all RFQ functions with injection molding tool suppliers
• Participates in design for Molding/Manufacturing (DFM) activities
• Oversee the designs, development, builds, and samples Prototype tooling, in-house and/or at supplier
• Gains consensus with technical staff to develop appropriate work instructions to meet regulatory and business needs
• Supports technical staff for issues they are unable to resolve in the Molding Department
• Supports implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices
• Assists Operations team in any strategic initiative to help with compliance standard, implementing new systems, and designing creative solutions to continuously improve the plant
• Creates a pro-active culture of change by promoting, teaching, and listening to improvement needed by engaging all levels of employees in the business
• Uses data to prepare detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely completion and improvement projects and savings goals

 Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Plastics, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or closely related 4 year Technical degree is required with 3-5 years of practical work experience in an injection molding operation
• Minimum 2 years of experience with advanced problem solving and change management methodologies preferred
• Has lead a number of VIP projects that were delivered on time and overall considered successful preferred
• Regulated industry experience that includes FDA and ISO requirements preferred

• Able to develop technical solutions to complex technical problems where analysis of situations or data require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Able to apply ingenuity and creativity regularly in order to develop the proper solution
• Aware of cultural difference that may exists in business and technical practices and applies them effectively in global interactions and projects
• Successfully network with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Ability to lead projects within a multi-functional team with proven verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with the methods of Risk Management and FMEA’s
• Teamwork, communication, positive attitude required to support the manufacturing environment
• Problem Solving – able to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions  
• Project Management – able to effectively manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in 3D modeling, “Solidworks” preferred
• Mathematical Skills – able to work with concepts such as probability, statistical inference, geometry and trigonometry. Able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and document such data within report formats.
• Computer Skills – Excellent computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, MiniTab, IFS,
• Ability to read and analyze Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing blue prints
• Experience with the construction of durable, high cavitation tooling including hot runners and gate valves

Physical Requirements

Please refer to Key Responsibilities.

Ready to Join us?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a team that is making a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join the Aspen Surgical family and embark on an exciting journey of growth, opportunity, and fulfillment.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Diversity makes us better.