Position：OE (Operations Engineering) - Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Molding Technology)
【About us】
SHL Medical is the world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the Unites States.
【Job Overview】
This position is a senior technical role in the Molding Technology Group within our Global Operations Engineering team in Taiwan.
【Main Responsibilities】
● Lead and develop a team of experts to support the production of injection molded components for our autoinjector systems
● Understand current practices and develop new or improved scientific molding processes and methodologies based on in-depth processing experience, plastics engineering fundamentals and materials science knowledge. Promote use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Provide highest level of technical expertise
● Lead engineering accountability for molds, component manufacturing and corresponding processes within our production system
● Collaborate closely with Plant / Production manager, tool makers and maintenance, quality and process development on performance/process improvements and trouble shooting
● Lead the development of improvement plans and requirements for capacity expansion and future mold generations and production setups
● Lead improvement programs and capacity deployment in injection molding
● Accountable for manufacturing acceptance of new molds in regular production
● Lead Design For Manufacturing (DFM) and definition of manufacturing requirements for new products and product care initiatives
● Organize and lead plant level training activities to improve molding problem solving capabilities and process efficiencies
【Required Skills & Qualifications】
● Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science or similar education/experience
● Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience with hands-on experience with multi-cavity hot runner injection molding systems
● Deep understanding of mold and machine setup, molding machine operation, process optimization, as well as mold design/function.
● Thorough understanding and excellent hands-on experience with auxiliary equipment (i.e. Hot runners, controllers, Polymer dryers, Thermolator, Mold heaters, robot/take out systems, etc.).
● Advanced knowledge of engineering resin characteristics / validation of new polymer materials and molding processes for medical grade polymers.
● Statistical analysis knowledge, including an understanding of Scientific molding processes, the mold- machine- material- process interactions, Design of Experiments (DoE) and mold qualification protocols
● Advanced knowledge of common problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
● Proven track record in leading and developing a team of highly specialized experts; management experience
● Advanced knowledge in process development, verification and validation
● Passionate & committed self-starter with “can do” attitude, team player and taking responsibility to get the job done
● Previous exposure to a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical, pharmaceutical) and knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ISO13485, cGMP) is a plus
● Intercultural and interdisciplinary communication skills; able to communicate effectively in English (verbal, written)
● Ability to communicate in Mandarin is highly desirable
