Plastics Engineer - Tool Management (m/w/d)

At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic, international and diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

JOB ID: EMEA04671

Your Tasks

• As a member of our Tool Management Team in Hilden (near Düsseldorf) your main task is technical project management with focus on the creation of equipment specifications, procurement, implementation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment such as injection molding tools, blow molding tools, compression molding tools as well as automated packaging or assembly lines.
• You collaborate closely with suppliers around the world and lead implementations of new equipment, changes of existing equipment's or relocation in accordance with the change process.
• You communicate actively with suppliers and stakeholders.
• You are responsible for documenting and maintaining equipment qualification in accordance with ISO 13485 and internal standards, as well as moderating and creating risk analyses for equipment and production processes within interdisciplinary teams.
• You process complaints including root cause analyses, implementation of correction measure and support quality assurance and the testing departments with deviations and requests for special releases.

Your Profile

• You have an engineering degree (M.Sc. or M.Eng.) in the field of mechanical engineering, plastics technology, or comparable training or alternatively a qualification as a technician with a corresponding specialization.
• You have at least 3 years of experience in tool management and/or plastics processing, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Ideally, you are experienced in the construction specifics of molding tools and have already gained experience in the industrialization and production of integrated assemblies in the medical sector (clean room environment) and preferably have knowledge of using common CAD software (e.g. Solid Works).
• Your quick comprehension and analytical way of thinking allow you to successfully coordinate the search for the best solution to optimize processes.
• You are fluent in English and are combining your communicative skills with your passion for interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.