Manager, Molding Technology & Process Engineering

Position Summary

The Molding Process Engineering Manager is responsible for the overall technical leadership of injection molding process development, validation, optimization, and continuous improvement activities. This individual will lead a team of Process Engineers and Setup Technicians while serving as the primary technical authority for molding processes across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
  Lead the development, optimization, and standardization of injection molding processes using scientific molding principles and data-driven methodologies.
  Establish robust and repeatable process windows that support quality, productivity, and long-term manufacturing success.
  Serve as the site subject matter expert for injection molding process engineering and troubleshooting.
  Drive process capability improvements, scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

• Process Validation & Production Readiness
  Lead mold trials, process characterization studies, and production readiness activities.
  Oversee process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols and execution.
  Ensure new tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes are successfully transferred into production.

• Partner with Customers & Business
  Support customer visits, technical reviews, process discussions, and project launches.
  Serve as a key technical resource for customers, helping translate requirements into robust manufacturing solutions.
  Communicate process performance, risks, improvement initiatives, and technical recommendations to leadership and customers.

• Leadership & Team Development
  Lead, coach, and develop a team of Process Engineers and Setup Technicians.
  Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  Develop technical capabilities across the organization through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 7 years of injection molding process engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in injection molding process development, troubleshooting, and optimization.
  • Strong knowledge of scientific molding principles and data-driven process control.
  • Experience leading technical teams, projects, or engineering personnel.
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

• PREFERRED:

  • Medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
  • Scientific Molding Certification (RJG or equivalent).
  • Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities.
  • Leverage Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
  • Proficiency with Minitab, SolidWorks, and statistical analysis tools.