Molding Engineer Job at Argon Medical Devices Inc, Wheeling, IL

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  • Argon Medical Devices Inc
  • Wheeling, IL

Job Description

Company Overview::

Argon Medical is a global manufacturer of specialty medical products, headquartered in Plano, Texas. Argon offers a broad line of medical devices for Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Cardiology and Oncology. Argon’s brand is recognized for best-in-class products that improve patient outcomes via percutaneous, image-guided procedures. Our values describe what we believe in and how we operate. These values are our moral compass which guide our decisions and define the deeply held beliefs and principles of our organizational culture. Argon Medical is a family of individuals united by a mission and culture which continue to grow stronger every day.

ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES IS NOT LEVERAGING SEARCH FIRMS

Excellent opportunity for a Molding Engineer to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Wheeling, IL, just a short drive from Chicago!

Position Overview::

This position will be responsible to provide support to all injection molding operations, reduce scrap and set-up times, optimize cycle times, and perform validations related to materials, presses and molds as necessary with a sharp focus on continuous improvement.

What you will do::
  • Lead all engineering activities related to Argon’s injection molding process.
  • Establish a robust process window for all injection molded components using Scientific Molding techniques along with Design for Experiments (DOE’s).
  • Troubleshoot molding / manufacturing processes to mitigate production defects.
  • Champion process improvement/optimization projects.
  • Identify and execute opportunities for cost savings.
  • Perform process and mold qualifications, validations etc.
  • Evaluate and select various engineered materials, execute material consolidation projects.
  • Implement safety, productivity, and yield improvements.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation.
  • Participate in projects related to New Product Introduction.
  • Develop process for SMED, design, execute and train set-up operators.
  • Use structured project management process to execute projects on time.
  • Lead complex projects and maintain project timeline and budget.
  • Liaison between Molding, Tooling, R&D and Quality Engineering teams.
  • Travel up to 5%.
Skills for Success::
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. Bachelor's in Chemical or Plastics Engineering preferred.
  • At least 4 years of injection molding experience in the medical device industry or a clean room required.
  • Must have excellent knowledge of injection molding presses (hydraulic and electric), molds, mold design and other related processing equipment such as hoppers/loaders, blenders, dryers, sprue pickers, hot runner systems etc.
  • Must have experience working with common molding grade plastics such as Polypropylene, Polycarbonate, ABS, Nylon etc.
  • Must have the ability to communicate with as well as train and develop process technicians.
  • Knowledge of general mold maintenance and repairs.
  • Experience in validation of presses and molds (IQ/OQ/PQ).
  • Experience in Extrusion of PVC, HDPE and PU is a big plus.
  • Ability to apply analytical skills and scientific techniques in problem solving and development.

 

 

 

Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $112,000 (Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location and budget)

 

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K + employer match and bonus eligible.

Job Tags

Full time,

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