Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Thermo fisher scientific incIs the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billionOur mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and saferWhether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
Division specific information / location
Laboratory products division / rochester, ny or us remote
How will you make an impact?
As a plastics tooling engineer, you will be part of the new product development team that develops a wide variety of plastic labware products from concept to launchYour ideas will bring new products to life as you collaborate with other design engineers, process development engineers, and project leaders to develop plastic products for life science, medical device, laboratory, diagnostic, and consumer product marketsYou will drive innovation, implement new design technology, and develop best engineering practices in a growing organization.
What will you do?
Partner with great coworkers: you will participate in cross-functional project teams to lead the planning and execution of tool procurement activities, from concept to product launchSupport centralized tool procurement activities across global sites as required.
Tooling design: review product designs for manufacturability (dfm) to determine tooling risks and optionsDesign reviews and evaluation of 3d models and 2d drawings for new and existing productsReview product design, mold specifications, and development plans with appropriate mold makers, contract manufacturers, prototyping services, equipment, or other service suppliers.
Tooling development: responsible for developing tool specifications and standardsApply scientific molding process and process simulation for robust construction and performanceDrive and support the implementation of standard work for procurementDevelop project capital cost requirements and appropriation requestsDevelop new mold and tooling vendors.
Verification and validation: drive and support factory and site acceptance trials, including installation, operational and process qualification activities to ensure process verification and validation of molds, equipment, and processes.
Develop engineering standards: create and use engineering design guides and standards.
How will you get here?
Education
Bachelor’s degree in plastics engineering or related technical discipline is desired; high school diploma /ged with equivalent experience will be considered
Experience
8+ years of extensive tooling experience with injection molding is requiredExperience with injection blow, injection stretch blow, and extrusion blow mold tooling preferred
Proficiency in cad software (solidworks preferred) and understanding of flow analysis tools
Experience with plastic materials, processing, and scientific molding practices
Excellent technical skills including project management, organization, planning, and capital budgets relating to mold procurement and verification
Demonstrated ability to apply problem-solving and data analysis methods
Previous experience with good manufacturing practice (gmp), iso standards, and lean manufacturing concepts desired
Knowledge, skills, abilities
Creative, innovative, and critical thinking
Analytical nature, responds positively to challenges, and a problem solver
Responsive, results-oriented and task-driven
Seeks out collaboration opportunities
Effective oral, written communication, and presentation skills
Excellent documentation and organizational skills
Excellent pc skills with proficiency with ms office (word, excel, powerpoint), various cad programs
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10% of the time)
Relocation assistance may be provided to those that qualify.
Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including thermo scientific, applied biosystems, invitrogen, fisher scientific, unity lab services and patheonFor more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
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