Overview
This role is a fun, dynamic, and innovative position within the Repligen team that produces single-use state-of-the-art single use components and innovative storage and transfer systems that optimize fluid transfer and reduces the number of connections in biopharmaceutical industry equipment. This role requires substantive knowledge and experience in designing, machining, and implementing new injection molds and tools, as well as improving on existing injection molds and tools. The mold and tool designer position would design robust injection molds that consider customer standards along with manufacturing best practices. This role is not limited to designing injection molds and tools but also includes designing fixtures, jigs, and other precision equipment for manufacturing use.
Responsibilities
- Subject matter expert in producing basic to complex mold and tool designs using CAD software.
- Subject matter expert in the design theory of silicone and plastic injection.
- Lead collaborator with Manufacturing, Process, and Application Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Tooling Machinists as well as Quality representatives.
- Recommend adjustments to runners, gates, drafts, cores etc.
- Research and develop Bills of Materials as well as specifications of the molds and tools.
- Responsible for achieving deadlines in design, manufacture and delivery of molds and tools to Process Engineers.
- Responsible for submitting purchase requisitions to initiate and procure mold and tools.
- Mentor junior level engineers.
- Responsible for estimating mold and tool costs.
- Lead Design Review meetings with technical teams.
- Contact vendors to quote custom molds and tools as needed.
- Work with multiple teams on production improvement projects.
Qualifications
- 7-10+ years of experience of tool and designing
- CNC Machining
- Silicone Flow Simulation
- Lean Manufacturing
- CAD (Computer Assisted Design)
- Design of tools, fixtures, and equipment
- Mathematical Skills
- Computer Skills
- Design for Manufacturing Skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
What Repligen Offers
Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing. The estimated hourly rate for this role, based in the United States of America is $47-55. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.
