Principal Moulding Projects Engineer

Job title: Principal Moulding Projects Engineer

Company: AbbVie

Job description: Company DescriptionAbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.Job DescriptionMaking a real difference, together
People. Passion. Possibilities. It’s who we are, what we do, and what we stand for.
Welcome to AbbVie!We are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.We are now recruiting a Principal Moulding Projects Engineer to join our diverse Team in AbbVie North Dublin. This Moulding Engineer is responsible for design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of plastic moulded commodities that support all of AbbVie’s products including devices. Serve as both a technical expert in moulding as well as a project manager for moulding projects that works regularly with R&D, operations, supply chain and suppliers.Are you intrigued? Do you want to learn more?
A snapshot of your key responsibilities as Principal Moulding Projects Engineer be:

• Process design and development, tooling/automation design, procurement and qualification.

• Knowledge of plastics processes, resins, tooling, Regulatory and ISO requirements a plus

• Manage moulded commodities over life cycle including tactical and strategic activities to support ongoing business such as product, process, quality and cost improvement initiatives, supplier and resin changes, and obsolescence.

• Troubleshoot moulding issues in conjunction with supplier and lead/support internal investigations as needed.

• Work closely with moulding suppliers to ensure reliable supply of parts. Perform capacity analysis for moulds, presses and assembly automation and make recommendations for future investment.

• Responsible for ensuring adherence to quality system through creation and update of specifications, metrology setup, design control and qualification, FMEA, or other as appropriate. Identify critical dimensions and work with suppliers to ensure proper process controls are in place.

• Candidate must also have knowledge of the skills of mould-making which includes the knowledge of CNC equipment, Wire EDM’s, surface finishes, grinders and hand tools that are used in the build of a mould. Software knowledge should include the ability to be proficient in 3D programs such as Solidworks, ProE or AutoCad.

• Oversees the process of the design review and build of moulds at tool vendors, FAT’s, DOE’s, dimensional analysis, define and agree any tool correction, and validation of mould.

• Management of moulding suppliers to meet quality and cost objectives. Will manage approx. 15 to 20 suppliers.

• Responsible to lead and project manage large / medium moulding projects across multiple sites

• Ability to thoroughly document design decision history, test and observation activities in a formal manner using division document systems, project notes or formal test reports – Knowledge of six-sigma troubleshooting and lean manufacturing processes a plus

• Travel requirements could be 30%

QualificationsSo, what do you need to do this role?
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Plastics Engineering or technical discipline desired, or equivalent experience plus demonstrated competence

• Must have a minimum of 7-10 years technical work experience with 2-3 years of plastic injection and/or blow moulding design and process support experience, preferably in the medical device industry.

• 5+ years Project Management experience

• Knowledge of plastics processes, resins, tooling required.

• Knowledge of injection moulding equipment, inspection procedure and SPC analysis also strongly preferred

• Knowledge of regulatory and ISO requirements preferred

• Strong technical knowledge, ability to work and resolve complex problems.

• Interacts well with diverse groups across corporation and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.

• Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences, while optimizing overall organizational goals

So, are you ready to join our team?
It’s important to remember, AbbVie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for patients and being part of an inclusive work environment.Additional InformationAbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

Expected salary: €72500 – 141000 per year

Location: Dublin

Job date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:59:26 GMT

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