Injection Molding Process Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Molding Manufacturing Unit's objectives by identifying performance gaps, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Drive improvements in molding process effectiveness, equipment utilization, and overall operational efficiency.
• Apply established safety standards and ensure safe interaction between operators and manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain awareness of product performance and quality requirements related to assigned processes and projects.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts related to mold setup, process optimization, and preventive maintenance of molding presses.
• Partner with the Technical Leader to ensure appropriate spare parts are identified, ordered, and maintained to support equipment reliability.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of engineering principles and their application within a molding manufacturing environment.
• Utilize sound molding engineering practices and effectively collaborate with external equipment and service vendors.
• Coordinate project activities between equipment suppliers and cross-functional plant teams.
• Lead and support capital improvement initiatives, including project planning, execution, and implementation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in injection molding processes across a variety of molds, presses, and molding technologies.
• Manage multiple projects and process-related assignments simultaneously, ensuring effective coordination and execution.
• Evaluate and recommend vendors, equipment, materials, and commercial solutions to support manufacturing and project needs.
• Recommend and implement capital equipment upgrades or process modifications, including equipment installation, commissioning, debugging, and operator training.
• Develop, maintain, and update required documentation, including: Process validations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Operational Specifications, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Process control documentation, Spare parts inventories.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned equipment, including setup, adjustment, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Deliver budgeted cost savings, productivity improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Manage project spending and ensure capital and expense expenditures remain within approved budgets.
• Direct and support mold setters, technicians, and other operational personnel during equipment installations, modifications, process adjustments, and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide functional guidance and leadership to other engineers as needed to achieve project and operational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Molding related subject OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and certification/training programs in injection molding processing/technology or Molding industry comparable certifications (such as Master Molder or comparable Scientific Molding Training Certificate) OR
• Associates Engineering degree and certification/training programs in injection molding processing/technology or Molding industry comparable certifications (such as Master Molder or comparable Scientific Molding Training Certificate) and 2 years relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience in a molding environment
• Molding process experience in the following areas:
• Master Molder I, or higher
• Mold press maintenance and troubleshooting
• Injection molding process development
• Hydraulic and servo-controlled core-pull systems
• Mold temperature controller programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Leading a team of high-level technicians to achieve daily operational goals
• Project/Program experience
• Accredited program certification(s) in injection molding processing/technology (Master Molder, Paulson Injection Molding Training, etc.)

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of proper molding engineering practices and vendor relationships.
• Understanding of Operational Excellence initiatives with an emphasis online Centric Organizations
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing initiatives with an emphasis in continuous improvement.

Benefits

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance.

Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required.

Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided in the job offer.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided in the job offer.