Process Engineer

About the role

The Process Engineer is responsible for leading advanced process development across the full lifecycle of molding and manufacturing programs, applying expert scientific molding and cavity pressure control principles to deliver robust, optimized processes. This role provides hands-on technical leadership for tooling design, process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), and DOE execution, while supporting NPI, sustaining engineering, and business development initiatives. The Principal Process Engineer serves as a key technical interface between Viant, customers, tool shops, and internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and best-in-class production outcomes.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related plastics discipline or 4-year engineering degree or equivalent completion of a 4,000 hour or 2-year process engineering apprenticeship.
• Certification from a school in advanced molding or RJG Master Molder 2 (or equivalent).
• Certification in Basic Mold Flow (or equivalent) is a plus.
• Certification in Master Molding 3 is a plus.
• Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience in processing and in a molding environment, process development, qualification, validation of molds, etc.

Job Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and able to train in: processing and process development techniques in scientific molding principles (MM2 skill level)
• Plastics—Injection Molding; LSR (preferred)
• Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and general computer skills; SolidWorks (drawing); 3D printing/3D software (preferred)
• Some knowledge in FDA, QSR, and ISO 13485 medical device regulations and standards.
• Understanding of statistics, Cp & Cpk studies for process. IQ, OQ, and PQ requirements
• Strong understanding of DOE methods and implementation
• Expert knowledge of cavity pressure technologies and advanced control principles
• Familiarity with the various engineering grade thermoplastic resins and Mold Flow analysis.

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Spanish proficiency
• Ability to travel up to 75% to Viant sites (U.S., Costa Rica, Tijuana, and Vega Baja, PR)