Sr. Manufacturing Engineer -Plastics Engineering (Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm) - B. Braun Medical Inc.

Overview:

About B. Braun 

 

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap^® and CAPS^®.

 

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise^® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

 

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer applies standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies.

 

 

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Control production activities, material flow, and inventory to achieve cost and quality targets and production schedules of the assigned production line(s), ensure compliance of standards.                                                                            
• Improves and maintains current systems or creates brand new projects.                                                                                                                                                           
• Applies engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of the assignment.   
• May provide guidance to and/or oversee the work of other engineers and/or technicians
• The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
• General:  It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself / herself and other person.
• Works under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning & checking the work of lower level employees. Referring only complex problems and issues for superiors review or approval.
• Working directly with mold makers to address mold issues and improvements. 
• Working with injection molding suppliers for repairs and maintenance.

 

 

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of professional field and industry. Influences the development of and drives the application of principles, theories, and concepts. Determines best course of action.
• Demonstrated expertise within an engineering specialty area.
• Knowledge of GMPs both basic and unique to the department’s specialty(s) area and cGMP manufacturing.
• Ability to effectively influence/collaborate with cross-functional, cross-cultural team to meet business objectives.
• Ability to engage people with different opinions, thoughts and convictions on work-critical technical or business issues and to build alignment to move business forward.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills.

 

Preferrered Requirements

• Experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (extrusion, injection molding, blow molding)   
• Experience in injection molding tooling design a plus
• Hands on experience with molding operations applying scientific molding concepts to improve part quality and cycle times  
• Working knowledge and application with the following concepts; polymer material properties, plastic molding, surface treatment and functionalization, heat transfer, and other related topics.
• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, or Plastics Engineering or other related engineering discipline

 

 

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

Target Based Range: $98,221 - $122,776 Qualifications:

Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc

 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• 6-8  years related experience

 

Desired:

• Master’s degree in related field preferred
• Applicable industry certification preferred

 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. 

 

 

 

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Additional Information:

Responsibilities: Other Duties  

 

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

 

Physical Demands:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Work Environment:

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What We Offer :B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.Notices:

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled