Junior Mold Engineer

Company Description

Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence and concentration on quality and customer focus. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 11,000 employees and generated annual revenues in 2022 of EUR 1.8bn. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.

Gerresheimer Peachtree City L.P. was established in 1++3 in Peachtree City, GA, as part of the Plastics & Devices Division manufacturing and assembling a variety of precision molded plastic parts for various applications in the medical industry. The subsidiary operates in an 132 K sq. ft. production facility with 200 employees.

Job Description
• Oversee injection molding tool development from specification creation, tool design evaluation, and supervision of tool production to optimization, customer approval, and production transfer.
• Independently lead diverse technical project teams (e.g., tooling, measurement, and process technology).
• Develop detailed tool specifications independently.
• Serve as the main point of contact for defined customers and external toolmakers, ensuring effective cross-functional communication with teams like quality management.
• Monitor project timelines and take full responsibility for meeting tool-related deadlines.
• Regularly create and update project status reports independently.
• Assist in maintaining deadline tracking systems.
• Independently conduct feasibility analyses and support design-for-manufacturing assessments.
• Evaluate tool design concepts and participate in tool design approvals.
• Take part in initial sampling of injection molding tools and verify measurement reports for accuracy.
• Contribute to the development and discussion of tool optimization strategies (WOAW) with the technical project team.
• Support the optimization phase by monitoring sampling processes and organizing the OQ (Operational Qualification) run.
• Prepare necessary documentation for the validation department.
• Participate in implementing technical optimizations and innovative solutions for injection molding tools.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in designing injection molding tools.
• 1-2 years of experience in testing tool designs in both 2D and 3D environments, with a focus on quality assessment of tooling work.
• Solid understanding of qualification requirements, especially within the medical industry.
• 1 year of experience in preparing documentation, such as project reports and technical documentation.
• Proven experience in collaborating with suppliers and customers, and leading technical project teams.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Sociable and team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, particularly in managing complex and multifaceted discussions.
• Strong problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making abilities.
• Expertise in problem-solving methodologies, such as root cause analysis.
• Excellent multi-project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical skills, with the capacity to evaluate and interpret data accurately.
• Proficiency in facilitation and presentation techniques.
• Ability to apply existing knowledge to new and diverse situations.

Additional Information

Your contact person: Gabrielle Holland ([email protected])

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