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LSI Solutions Senior Molding Engineer Days (8am to 5pm) in Victor, New York

LSI SOLUTIONS® founded in 1986, located in beautiful Victor, New York, is a dynamic and growing medical device company with over 500 employees dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgical instruments through research, development, manufacturing, and marketing. We have doubled in size in just the last 4 years! The LSI Campus includes 10 buildings (170,000+ sq ft) on 95 meticulously cared for acres.

We are searching for passionate people looking to make a difference in the medical device industry. By joining LSI SOLUTIONS® an ISO 13485 certified company, you will become part of as energetic team working together to relentlessly pursue better patient outcomes with state-of-the-art devices. After all, our customer is ultimately the patient.

POSITION TITLE: Senior Molding Engineer

LOCATION: Onsite at LSI Solutions in Victor, NY

SALARY RANGE: $110,000 - $125,000

JOB SUMMARY: The Molding Engineer at LSI SOLUTIONS® plays a crucial role in creating and overseeing thermoplastic injection molding processes, utilizing scientific injection molding principles. The Molding Engineer will leverage their expertise to ensure consistent part quality and optimal cycle times. Additionally, they will provide oversight and foster collaboration with internal resources and external suppliers to ensure the implementation of best practices throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Molding Engineer

  • Responsible for the performance of injection molded part processes.

  • Develop and optimize processes applying Scientific Molding principles and other quality/engineering tools.

  • Review part designs for Design for Manufacturability and optimum molding performance.

  • Review part designs for proper resin selection and make recommendations where needed.

  • Review and acquire new resins, custom compounds, and color blends for potential use in new part designs.

  • Review mold and end of arm tool designs with mold design and mold making teams.

  • Responsible for programming pick and place robots using integrated molding machine controller.

  • Support IQ, OQ, PQ activities for replacement and improvement of molds, equipment and molding processes, including measurement and dimensional studies.

  • Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

  • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely manner.

  • Coordinate the creation of injection molding process set ups, mold evaluations, and work instructions.

  • Monitor Quality data/reports to drive resolution of quality issues and work projects to improve future yield.

  • Support and adhere to the Quality Policy and Quality System procedures.

    Senior

  • Lead development of complex high volume molded part production.

  • Actively and visibly coach employees and serve as a role model for the team.

  • Select injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment used to support production of injection molded parts.

  • Provides guidance, direction, and leadership for the areas of supervision to ensure that injection mold machine issues are resolved quickly and effectively, through fact-based analysis, prioritization, problem-solving and communication with others.

  • Makes recommendations on capital improvements within the molding area.

  • Develop and maintain processes, tools, resources, and skills to support rapid development and launch of new products and sustainment of existing products. Investigate and recommend new tools and technologies as appropriate.

    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.

  • Fosters good external and internal customer relations.

  • Maintains accurate and compliant documentation to meet company, and regulatory expectations.

  • Accomplishes all other duties and tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

    Molding Engineer

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in a related discipline; or equivalent mix of education and experience.

  • 1-5 years of experience with injection molding design, manufacturing, and process development.

    Senior

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in a related discipline; or equivalent mix of education and experience.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience with injection molding design, manufacturing, and process development.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Ability to set up and run a plastic injection molding machine required.

  • Basic proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or other 3D CAD systems preferred.

  • Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and schematics.

  • Basic understanding of machining and fabricating technologies.

  • Excellent Communication skills, both oral and written.

  • Expert in root-cause analysis and improvement proposals.

  • Proficient in MS Office

  • Self-directed, well-organized with ability to manage multiple projects.

  • Working knowledge of polymer material properties, additives, fillers, processing characteristics, and application to specific part requirements.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Frequently required to lift, carry, push and/or pull from 30-50 lbs.

  • Ability to periodically climb and use color vision/depth perception.

  • Sitting, standing and/or walking for up to eight hours per day.

    LSI SOLUTIONS® is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any legally protected status or characteristic.

    Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.

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