Senior Manufacturing Engineering Job Charlottesville area,Virginia USA,Manufacturing / Production

Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Plastic Injection Molding | Medical Device Manufacturing

Location:
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

This is NOT a general manufacturing engineering position.

We're seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with hands-on expertise in plastic injection molding within a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device strongly preferred).

If your background is primarily automotive, aerospace, machining, assembly, or general manufacturing without injection molding ownership, this role is likely not the right fit.

YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Leading plastic injection molding process development and optimization
Driving automation, robotics, and manufacturing process improvements
Supporting new product introductions (NPI), tooling validation, and process validation
Troubleshooting molding defects and implementing corrective actions
Leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Partnering with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and suppliers to improve manufacturing performance
Ensuring manufacturing processes comply with quality and regulatory requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience supporting plastic injection molding
Hands-on experience with:
Scientific Molding | Mold Tooling and Qualification | Injection Molding Process Development | Process Optimization | Automation and Manufacturing Improvements
Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical device manufacturing
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Preferred Experience:

Medical device manufacturing
FDA and/or ISO 13485 regulated environments
IQ/OQ/PQ process validation
PFMEA, Control Plans, DOE, and SPC
Robotics, vision systems, and automated manufacturing equipment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Work Authorization:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This employer is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas at this time
If you've built your career improving plastic injection molding processes in a regulated manufacturing environment and enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges through automation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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