Prototype Lab Engineer

WHO ARE WE?

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.

YOU SHOULD WORK HERE BECAUSE WE

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

SUMMARY:

The Prototyping Lab Engineer is an integral part of the product development process and is responsible for coordinating and providing pre- and post-production support for the development of new closures. This is a very collaborative role with cross-functional support of Product Development, Product Design, Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales.

JOB DUTIES:

• Run, maintain, and manage logistics of the entire prototyping shop
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the production of prototypes
• Molding using prototype molds – receive molds from vendors, setting it up in the molding press, compiling materials and auxiliary equipment, injection-molding the caps, creating or using a preestablished molding process, troubleshooting, and teardown after sampling
• Operate molding press, including automatic, semi-automatic, and insert molds
• Run molding experiments to evaluate mold and part function with different resins, additives, colorants, steel components, process variations, and special techniques
• Ensure that part dimensions and aesthetic requirements meet the part design drawing
• Maintain equipment and perform general maintenance as needed
• Catalog tools for future use and maintain prototype mold information using a database
• Develop and record molding processing parameters and provide sample summaries
• Coordinate with vendors for external mold modifications and sampling
• Create and track purchase requisitions for molds, materials, and supplies
• Ship prototype closures to team members or customers
• Facilitate mold construction and delivery, provide input for improvements of prototype and production molds
• Develop and foster relationships with support departments across the plant including the Tool Room, Processing, Final Audit, Manufacturing Maintenance, Shipping/Sample Room

Non – Mandatory responsibilities:

• Familiarity with rapid prototyping technologies such as 3D printing
• Familiarity with SAP
• Trained in Scientific Injection Molding
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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough understanding and experience in injection molding processing and troubleshooting
• Basic knowledge of small-scale mold components and assembly
• Ability to distinguish color and variation
• Good mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication skills
• Familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams
• Physically capable of performing repetitive tasks and lifting 60 lbs.
• Efficiently work without supervision
• Be an interactive team member             

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

**Climate Controlled + Safety Shoe Subsidy*