Plastics Engineer

Job Description: 100% onsite at Lakeview Office, Indianapolis, Indiana

Day shift, M-F

Top 3 must haves:

o Minimum 5 years of experience in plastics tooling and manufacturing processes

o Proven Project Management experience

o Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Plastics or Manufacturing Engineering



The Plastics Engineer will be responsible for leading and executing projects related to the design and development of plastic medical devices, ensuring that the products meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements. This will involve working closely with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.



Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Plastics or Manufacturing Engineering.

Minimum 5 years of experience in plastics tooling and manufacturing processes.

Experience with data driven analysis methods such as DOE, SPC, Mold Flow Analysis, and FMEA.

Experience using CAD/CAE tools (SolidWorks preferred), GD&T, Minitab (or other statistical analysis software), and project management tools.

Knowledge and experience in process development using Scientific Molding practices.

Demonstrated technical leader with an ability to prioritize, focus efforts, overcome obstacles, and complete key objectives.

Understanding of validation requirements and processes applicable to the medical device industry.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools.

Proven Project Management experience.

Excellent technical writing and PC skills required (MS Office) with attention to detail

Knowledge of critical material properties of polymers and how they influence the molding process and final product. Experience with the processing of polyolefins preferred.



Key Responsibilities:

Lead and execute projects related to the design, development, and manufacturing of plastic medical devices.

Ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, with a focus on medical device industry requirements and validation processes.

Provide technical guidance to project teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.

Develop and implement processes and tools to improve product quality and efficiency, with a focus on medical device industry requirements.

Identify and evaluate new materials, technologies, and processes to improve product performance and competitiveness, with a focus on medical device industry requirements.

Ensure that all design and development activities follow industry standards and regulations, including medical device industry requirements.

Generate design change documents, perform risk analysis, and design transfer activities as needed.

Participate in part and mold design reviews, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems using problem-solving processes.



Critical Competencies:

Utilizes Critical Thinking - Deals with complex concepts comfortably; is knowledgeable, capable and agile. Effectively copes with change and deals with ambiguity; doesn't let perfect get in the way of better; curious and learns on the fly.

Customer focused - dedicated to exceeding expectations of internal and external customers; establishes and grows effective relationships with customers and Products their trust and respect through mutual unfiltered feedback.

Drives for results - Acts quickly and has a sense of urgency. Can be counted on to establish high expectations, drive change, multi-task, and have impact.

Team Oriented - Creates strong commitment and promotes open dialogue, defines success in terms of the whole team; is inclusive and values input; inspires a feeling of purpose and value. Values everyone s work.

Uses complete understanding and wide application of technical concepts, theories, standards, and practices in chosen field and is expanding knowledge or related Disciplines. Full knowledge of industry standards and practices.