Molding Engineer I - Alpharetta, GA

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Requisition ID: 6901

Job Title: Molding Engineer I - Alpharetta, GA

Job Country: United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.

The Role

• The incumbent will report to the Director of Molding & Extrusion, responsible for the medical devices business. The incumbent will be responsible, at an entry level, for design, development, and commercialization of molding processes and equipment for existing products and other new medical devices. They will work with senior engineers, marketing' and project leaders to create/redefine product specifications through innovative and robust processing solutions, as well as coordinate tool builds and validation at both internal and external sites. They will also be expected to assist in quality system compliance and regulatory filings with the FDA and other agencies outside the United States.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Learn and Conduct on the press scientific molding studies consisting of:

• Mold balance studies, rheology studies, gate freeze studies, cool time studies, pack pressure studies etc.

• DOE's for melt and mold temp, packing pressure and cooling time.

• Machine linearity studies

• Dynamic check ring studies

• Learn and conduct with senior engineering guidance

• Gage design, design reviews MSA

• First Article inspection

• Injection mold design review

• Data analysis

• Process troubleshooting-mold and press

• Creating part inspection documentation in Excel and Solid Works

• Creating mold validation and FAT protocols

• Updating drawings and solid models

• Creating mold transfer documentation packages

• Tolerance stack up analysis

• Making steel decisions and mold modification decisions.

• Providing design engineering assistance to project teams.

• Learn and assist with mold validation, change request, and capital documentation.

Your Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• 0-2 years of experience including Co-op/internship or other engineering work during college
• Knowledge of plastic processing preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in the creation of solid models and drawings with Solid Works
• 30-40% percent travel required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications- Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Position will be based in Alpharetta and and expected to work in the office Tuesday- Thursday.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

IMPORTANT: If you are a current employee of Avanos or a current Avanos Contractor, please apply here.

Join us at Avanos

Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count

Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

Avanos also offers the following:

benefits on day 1

free onsite gym

onsite cafeteria

HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today

uncapped sales commissions

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