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Position Summary

This role is focused on injection molding process improvement, equipment efficiency, leadership, employee development, and capital/regulatory projects. The successful candidate will manage multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity while driving operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Molding Manufacturing Unit's objectives by identifying performance gaps, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Drive improvements in molding process effectiveness, equipment utilization, and overall operational efficiency.
• Apply established safety standards and ensure safe interaction between operators and manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain awareness of product performance and quality requirements related to assigned processes and projects.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts related to mold setup, process optimization, and preventive maintenance of molding presses.
• Partner with the Technical Leader to ensure appropriate spare parts are identified, ordered, and maintained to support equipment reliability.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of engineering principles and their application within a molding manufacturing environment.
• Utilize sound molding engineering practices and effectively collaborate with external equipment and service vendors.
• Coordinate project activities between equipment suppliers and cross-functional plant teams.
• Lead and support capital improvement initiatives, including project planning, execution, and implementation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in injection molding processes across a variety of molds, presses, and molding technologies.
• Manage multiple projects and process-related assignments simultaneously, ensuring effective coordination and execution.
• Evaluate and recommend vendors, equipment, materials, and commercial solutions to support manufacturing and project needs.
• Recommend and implement capital equipment upgrades or process modifications, including equipment installation, commissioning, debugging, and operator training.
• Develop, maintain, and update required documentation, including: Process validations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Operational Specifications, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Process control documentation, Spare parts inventories
• Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned equipment, including setup, adjustment, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Deliver budgeted cost savings, productivity improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Manage project spending and ensure capital and expense expenditures remain within approved budgets.
• Direct and support mold setters, technicians, and other operational personnel during equipment installations, modifications, process adjustments, and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide functional guidance and leadership to other engineers as needed to achieve project and operational objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Molding related subject OR

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and certification/training programs in injection molding processing/technology or Molding industry comparable certifications (such as Master Molder or comparable Scientific Molding Training Certificate) OR

• Associates Engineering degree and certification/training programs in injection molding processing/technology or Molding industry comparable certifications (such as Master Molder or comparable Scientific Molding Training Certificate) and 2 years relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of work experience in a molding environment

• Molding process experience in the following areas:

  • Master Molder I, or higher

  • Mold press maintenance and troubleshooting

  • Injection molding process development

  • Hydraulic and servo-controlled core-pull systems

  • Mold temperature controller programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

  • Leading a team of high-level technicians to achieve daily operational goals

  • Project/Program experience

• Accredited program certification(s) ininjection molding processing/technology(Master Molder, Paulson Injection Molding Training, etc.)

Knowledge and Skills

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To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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