Nordson
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Molding)
USA - Rhode Island - East Providence · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
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About the role
- Coordinate engineering changes and mold repairs with both internal and external resources
- Work closely with Quality Control and Production teams on process and product development, as well as continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure a thorough and effective transition of new products and processes into production
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day engineering support for injection molding processes to maintain and improve yield and product quality
- Troubleshoot molding defects and optimize process parameters
- Develop and refine process sequences and tooling specifications that impact product performance
- Support targeted projects including defining and documenting product and processing parameters, capability, cost reductions, and manufacturing.
- Evaluate and maintain mold components including cavities, mold bases, and core pins, with direct impact on process output
- Lead tooling design, modification, validation, and maintenance activities, including molds, fixtures, and gauges, to support production and product quality
- Partner with external vendors to manage mold maintenance and spare parts, ensuring timely repairs and availability
- Ensure the effective design of production tooling
- Support new production tooling design, runs and changeovers
- Apply and develop statistical process control (SPC) methods to improve consistency and reduce variation
Requirements
- Bachelor's in engineering or Associates in Plastics or Manufacturing Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University
- 10+ years of hands-on experience with injection molding and plastics processing.
- Proven experience with mold design, tooling specifications, and process optimization
- Strong understanding of SPC, process validation, and root cause analysis methodologies
- The ideal candidate must possess hands-on experience with injection molding and plastics processing, combined with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Skills
- Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) principles
- Familiarity with GMP documentation and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of CAPEX project management, SAP, tooling and equipment justification
- Experience working with domestic and overseas tooling sources
- Proficiency in mold flow analysis and process simulation software is a plus
- Analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset
- Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership
- Project management and coordination
- Technical documentation and report writing
- Continuous improvement and operational excellence orientation
Compensation
- We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more.
Company info
- Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team.
- We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.
- Summary of the role
- As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.
Visa & Work Authorization
- ainst in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law
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