Engineer - Molding

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for injection molding processes and automation, from concept evaluation through commercialization.
• Create molding-specific documents and procedures.
• Develop molding machine settings, operating procedures, acceptance, and validation test plans and protocols.
• Provide technological input to guide product development and ensure design for manufacturability.
• Collaborate with vendors and plant technicians to achieve project and production objectives.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of technical principles, theories, and concepts in manufacturing process technology, along with general knowledge of other process technologies.
• Provide imaginative, thorough, and practical technical solutions to complex problems.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineering technicians, offering guidance and support to ensure professional growth and project success.
• Enhance molding processes for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality policies.
• Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Plastics Engineering (preferred), Polymer Science, or a related field; in lieu of a bachelor's degree, minimum of three years in molding and certification in related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in plastics engineering, with a focus on product development and manufacturing.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of polymer materials, manufacturing processes, and quality control.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Background in medical devices, in-vitro diagnostic products, or pharmaceutical products.
• RJG Master Molder training/certification.
• Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with 3D Sigma Soft or 3D Mold Flow analysis.