Plastics Process Engineer

Career Opportunities with Nova Biomedical Corporation

Nova Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with affirmative action in hiring and promoting women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Sr. Plastics Processing Engineer for the injection molding department has responsibility for developing injection molding process parameters for new and existing molds. As the Sr. Plastics Processing Engineer, you will have guidance and oversight on daily operations within the mold shop including supporting production schedules, maintaining equipment within the department, establishing molding process parameters, executing mold process validations, and resolving molding issues.

• Establish and optimize injection molding process parameters on new and existing molds using scientific molding principles.
• Provide technical guidance and support to mold technicians and operators within the department.
• Establish short term projects and be a mentor for department Plastics Engineering coops.
• Help foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and revision change to molds within the Nova Mold Shop.
• Execute mold validations and equipment qualifications.
• Review externally sourced plastic part designs for internal molding opportunities. Provide technical support to R&D as needed for mold development.
• As required, develop and revise departmental procedures related to molding operations, quality control, safety, and best practices for the Mold Shop. Create and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Lead the evaluation and selection of injection molding machines and ancillary equipment for the Mold Shop when required.
• Technical point of contact for external resin and molding equipment suppliers.
• Execute continuous improvement projects focusing on quality, cost reductions, and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Confidence and hands‑on experience establishing injection molding parameters using scientific molding principles (decoupled molding) is required.
• Ability to work independently at times solving mold and process issues and conducting mold validations.
• Ability to clearly articulate and train others on injection molding process development and equipment functionality.
• B.S. in Plastics Engineering or equivalent curriculum is required. M.S. is a plus.

• Occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to turn a ratchet such as to tighten or loosen mold clamps.
• Ability to reach and contort such as to affix and remove mold water lines.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer and standing by equipment.

• Competitive 401(k) company match.
• Bonus Program, generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development, engagement and events.
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices.
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office.

On‑site in our Billerica, MA Lexington rd. facility.

$130,000 - $145,000 per year.

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.