Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the engineering molding area, this includes all needs of internal products and molding supplier tooling management. Manages feasibility studies of new mold designs, mold maintenance and production parts. Support all the documentation needed for process validations and mold maintenance. Organizes the coordination of activities regarding molding transfers projects and sustaining projects.
What will you be doing?
- Support the Manufacturing Process and perform real time root cause failure analysis. If the problem is design related, drive the solution with R&D. Use a systematic problem-solving method (PDCA, DMAIC) to drive continuous improvement in the product line. (15%)
- Perform molding process development by Scientific Molding techniques (15%)
- Identify process deficiencies, conduct Business Case Analysis on possible corrective actions and provide a prioritized list of recommendations to ensure the right priorities are being set and resources are being used effectively. (10%)
- Develop and lea Technical Reviews on change process, material or tooling to ensure changes meant to address a specific problem do not produce additional unnecessary adverse effects or other type of problems (10 %)
- Conduct and complete equipment, fixtures and process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) as needed to ensure proper qualification and to ensure that the fixtures, tooling and machines accomplish desired outcome. Tools preventive maintenance (15%)
- Write MPIs, BOMs, MCOs, NCs, Deviations, Routers and release documentation into the quality system. Own CAPA investigations and issues related to the products. (15%)
- Resolve problems with raw materials as needed. Work with IQA and drive vendor technical solutions to resolve material issues. Update part drawings and part specification as needed to clarify information being communicated to vendors to prevent future raw material issues. (10%)
- Work with counterpart process engineers in US to support DOE and lab notebook studies as for new product development. (10%)
What will you need to be successful?
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial, Electronic, Electromechanical).
- License/certification: Experience with ISO 9001:1994, Lean Six Sigma preferred, RGJ or equivalent certification preferred
- Bilingual English / Spanish.
- Experience: 5 years of relevant molding engineering experience required.
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What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
