Design Engineer

Company: Gerresheimer
Location: Peachtree City
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description

Gerresheimer is a leading global partner to the pharma and healthcare industry. Since its foundation in Germany in 1864, the publicly traded company now operates worldwide with 10,000 employees and generates revenue of ---1,4 billion. Gerresheimer's product portfolio includes pharmaceutical packaging and products for the safe and simple administration of medicines, i.e. insulin pens, inhalers, pre-fillable syringes, injection vials, with manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe and North-and South America.

Job Description

The Design Engineer will be responsible for establishing robust part designs based on defined functional requirements for injection molding processes and subsequent assembly processes. This includes documenting the design process through Gerresheimer development phases.

• 2D and 3D design & development of complex mechanical systems with CAD software ProE Creo.
• Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop medical devices.
• Investigate and select suitable materials / plastic resins for the application.
• Provide tolerance analysis on new and existing product design and devices.
• Participation in process and design failure modes and effect analysis (FMEA).
• Provides frequent and appropriate communications with all internal and external customers.
• Stay current on core competencies and best practices in product design and development.
• Ensures product development documentation and manufacturing processes meet all Gerresheimer Quality system requirements.
• Apply statistical methods and FEA to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Identify initiatives to reduce or contain cost, improve material flow, evaluate capacity and manage continuous improvement. Other duties as assigned by manager.
• Able to work effectively cross culturally in a global acting matrix organization (work with German headquarter & different customers).
  Qualifications
  
  • BS Engineering, preferably Plastics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in 3D part design in product development, preferably in development of medical applications and/or pharmaceutical primary packaging
  • Experience in mechanical design of injection molded plastic parts
  • Experience in development of complex mechanical systems and methods for mass production.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing process injection molding and high speed assembly methods.
  • Experience with risk management tools (e.g. FMEA), statistical analysis, and strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity, drive for results, detail orientation, change implementation skills, excellent written, listening, and oral communication skills.
  • Proven ability to present information through use of programs like Excel and PowerPoint.
    Additional Information
    
    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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