Engineer 3 - Injection Molding

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Receives assigned total project leadership responsibilities on a portion of major significant projects and will be given total management responsibility for smaller projects.
• Manages and provides leadership for the functional group’s development, direction, and effectiveness, adhering to organizational policies and processes and supporting overall business and corporate objectives.
• Implements and understands FDA or regulatory requirements as necessary.
• Applies technology principles to multiple tasks. Working knowledge of cross-functional and related technical areas.
• Highlights risks and understands how to approach and complete tasks, avoiding serious delays and considerable expenditure of time and resources.
• Advises team members pro-actively on technical ideas and promotes skill development of teamwork.
• Interacts with peers across projects to secure resources and commitments.
• Handles frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects: Molding processing, Tooling design and repair, Secondary operations (assembly, welding, packaging for example).
• Follows technical specification requirements and provides feedback on various technical processes and procedures.
• Presents effectively complex technical information/analysis and responds to questions from technical staff members and management.
• Works cooperatively and effectively within a team environment to achieve common goals and results, often influencing the outcome of the team(s).
• Analyzes process information to refine maintenance procedures or initiate equipment modifications.
• Works to support dept. KPI’s/Metrics/Objectives.
• Implements permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurrent problems by developing the concept, prototype, design, documentation and modification of engineering control documents.
• Captures and coordinates the work of outside mold makers, contractors, and vendors.
• Continues to develop technical skills and knowledge (e.g. additional schooling, self-study, online training), and from more knowledgeable team members.
• Utilizes root-cause analysis tools to properly identify issues and guide corrective actions.
• Work direction responsibility may include technicians and junior engineers.
• May work with manufacturing, quality and other functional groups on manufacturing and regulatory compliance issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years’ experience. Two years of GMP manufacturing experience required.
• Skills: Experienced and a strong understanding with regards to injection molding, plastics processing, plastic extrusion, tooling and assembly and awareness of polymer behaviors. Medical device knowledge of resin processing including Polyesters and PVC (semi rigid and rigid), Polycarbonate, ABS. Hands-on injection molding set-up and process development experience and knowledge of mold design and construction to a level of being able to carry out a mold design review and understand basic tooling functionality and methodology of manufacture (machining, EDM, polishing, texturing). Experience with mold maintenance including mold configurations without error. Requires demonstrated skills in technical innovation, technical leadership, mechanical and or chemical engineering, fluids engineering, and cellular biology. Strong interactive skills in general communication, cross-functional participation and influence, mentoring and acceptance of guidance, technical leadership, project management, coordination with cross-functional team members, team behavior, and support for subordinates, junior engineers, technicians, and management. Strong technical problem-solving skills. Mechanical and electronic ability aptitude to assist with equipment troubleshooting. Knowledge and ability to implement FDA or regulatory requirements as necessary. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively. Critical thinking ability which requires using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems in both technical and non-technical areas.

LOCATION

Lakewood, Colorado - Onsite - Open to candidates willing to relocate to the area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.
• Requires the ability to sit or stand through the duration of a shift.
• Requires the ability to use hand tools to sufficiently meet torque requirements on bolts. Must be able to climb ladders. Must be able to operate within tight spaces. Strength, agility, dexterity to climb ladders, move in/out/on the equipment to support set-ups and maintenance.

Target Pay Range

$105,800.00 to $132,300.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base

7.0%

Additional Information

• We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from April 28, 2026. We encourage your prompt application.
• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.
• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.