Senior Molding Engineer - New Product Introduction

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We are seeking a Senior Molding Engineer to lead the development and optimization of injection molding systems.

This role involves the creation, qualification, and launch of complex and innovative injection molding systems. As a key member of our team, you will help define the future of advanced injection molding technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a robust background in injection molding processes and extensive experience in high-volume production operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Specify, develop, purchase and qualify tooling, fixtures and equipment used in molding operations
• Select and validate new polymer materials for molding applications
• Manage the activities performed by Livanova’s molding suppliers
• Manage and serve as project leader for base business projects that involved polymer materials and molded components, including resolution of quality-related problems with released product that require analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Search for new molding suppliers and processes
• Lead the development and optimization of injection molding systems
• Define the future of advanced injection molding technologies
• Lead the development of improvement plans and requirements for capacity expansion and future mold generations and production setups
• Lead cross-functional Root Cause Analysis and Event Response Investigations
• Coordinate manufacturing acceptance of new molds and related process
• Coordinate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) assessments and definition of manufacturing requirements for new products
• Coordinate the execution of validation activities associated with new mold or new molded components

The Individual

• Ability to serve as project leader for molding related projects
• Demonstrated expertise in mold tooling specifications, design and construction
• Experience with hands-on operation of molding machines in production environment
• Experience managing new products and manufacturing process
• Work independently and take initiative in developing creative solutions.
• Have a passion for technology and innovation.
• Demonstrated experience in writing and executing molding equipment validations will be considered a plus.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

LivaNova values equality and celebrates diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination.

Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.

Notice to third party agencies:

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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