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Molding Engineer I

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United States , Alpharetta

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Job Description:

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 Responsibility:

  • 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.

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

  • 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
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
What we offer:
  • 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
  • benefits on day 1
  • free onsite gym
  • onsite cafeteria
  • HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today
  • uncapped sales commissions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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