Project Engineer - Mold Design Engineering
Company: B. Braun Medical
Location: Allentown
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
B. Braun Medical, Inc.Project Engineer - Mold Design
EngineeringUS-PA-AllentownJob ID: 2022-20730Type: Regular
Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: EngineeringAllentown Mfg
FacilityOverviewAbout B. Braun B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in
infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and
markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare
industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy
admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The
company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors
and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun
Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B.
Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun
Interventional Systems, Aesculap-- and CAPS--. Globally, the B.
Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64
countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise-- philosophy, B. Braun
continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and
clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and
lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit
www.BBraunUSA.com.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary: Provide
technical support and project management skills towards; the
design, evaluation, modification and the procurement of plastic
injection molds for B. Braun "production" and "prototype"
requirements. Also may work on gages, fixtures and miscellaneous
devices required to complete the production of a molded part.
Essential Duties for the Mold Engineering position:Research,
develop and prepare specifications for new injection mold projects
and/or improvements to existing injection molds.Support projects by
contributing to the development of project schedules, tracking
costs, preparing status reports, conducting team meetings, and
communicating issues and progress to management.Prepare requests
for capital investments including project description, schedule,
and costs under the direction of a supervisor.Prepare mold design
concepts, preliminary layouts and mold component details.Coordinate
mold design and construction of tools built by B.Braun
vendors.Evaluate detailed mold design concepts for functionality
and product impact.Approve designs and details by vendors and
in-house drafters/technicians.Analyze part designs for moldability
and make recommendations to improve concepts.Prepare in-house
quotations and acquire vendor quotations.Assist in debugging the
function and cycling of molds prior to releasing the mold to
manufacturing.Troubleshooting injection mold problems and resolving
the issues.Design gages, fixtures, or other miscellaneous devices
for manufacturing.Interact with other departments such as QE, QC,
Product Engineering, Manufacturing, etc. to validate tooling and
troubleshooting existing products.Strong background in mold design
concepts and thermal plastics knowledge.Knowledgeable of "hot
runner" systemsWork with SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Responsibilities:
Essential DutiesAssists with the completion of engineering
projects. Reviews project plans, proposals, and objectives. Assigns
responsibilities and builds schedules based on project
specifications. Designs and conducts tests to determine project
progress. Determines and stays within budget. Works with outside
vendors. Reports to management on progress. Recommends plan and
schedule changes when necessary. Complies with state and federal
regulations and ensures a clean and safe environment. The job
function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any
responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Requires full working knowledge of
relevant business practices and procedures in professional field.
Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them
to propose a course of action.Work under minimal supervision.
Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned
goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training , assigning
and checking the work of lower level employees. Referring only
complex problems and issuesJudgement is required in resolving
complex problems based on experience.Contacts are primarily with
department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Frequent
contact with external contractors/vendors. Target Based
Range81,930-102,410QualificationsExpertise: Qualifications
-Education/Experience/Training/Etc Required:Bachelor's degree
required.08-10 years related experience required.Applicable
industry/professional certification preferred.Regular and
predictable attendanceSecrecy and invention agreement and
non-compete agreement, Ability to work non-standard schedule as
needed While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently
is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and
arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. .
Additional Information Responsibilities: Other Duties: The
preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of
work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this
description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify,
change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due
to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Physical
Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
expected to:Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force
occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a
negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Lifting,
Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:Occasionally:Reaching
upward and downward, Push/pull, Visual Acuity with or without
corrective lensesFrequently:Stand,
SitConstantly:N/AActivities:Occasionally:Climbing stairs/ladders,
Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Seeing - depth perception,
color vision, field of vision/peripheralFrequently:Sitting ,
Standing, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick,
WalkingConstantly:N/AEnvironmental
Conditions:Occasionally:Proximity to moving parts, Exposure to
toxic or caustic chemicals (in most areas)
Frequently:N/AConstantly:N/A Work Environment: The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Noise Intensity:ModerateOccasionally:N/AFrequently:Office
environment, Production/manufacturing environment, Lab environment,
OtherConstantly:N/A What We OfferB. Braun offers an excellent
benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and
tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety
healthcare products or view a listing of our employment
opportunities, please visit us on the internet at
www.bbraunusa.com.
Through its Sharing Expertise-- initiative, B. Braun promotes best
practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and
services.NoticesEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/DisabledAll
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status,
age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other
legally protected status.PI208291481
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