Senior Process Engineer; Injection Molding

Pay Rate Low: 110000.00 | Pay Rate High: 140000.00

Opportunity to join a global medical device organization in a key role at the crossroads of engineering, supply chain, and R&D.

The Senior Engineer – Strategic Sourcing provides technical leadership for strategic and sustaining engineering initiatives involving external suppliers. This role supports product changes, supplier transfers, tooling launches, and cost and risk reduction efforts, with a primary focus on plastic injection molding tooling, materials, and assemblies.

• Identify and mitigate risk within the plastics supply base while ensuring uninterrupted production.
• Lead tooling transfers, new tooling startups, and supplier equipment launches.
• Oversee mold and tooling design, supplier FATs, and validation activities following engineering best practices.
• Manage tooling and equipment repair or replacement at global supplier sites.
• Support supplier selection for medical device materials, components, and assemblies.
• Drive cost reduction, make/buy analysis, and in sourcing/outsourcing initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA) recommendations.
• Support supplier capacity planning to meet long- and short-term demand.
• Maintain a high-quality supply base for SPI Class 101–103 injection molds.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving for supplier issues and engineering changes.
• Evaluate raw materials and recommend alternatives when appropriate.

• Strong hands‑on knowledge of plastic injection mold design, build, repair, and maintenance.
• Experience with Scientific Injection Molding principles.
• Working knowledge of medical device validation (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and resolve complex technical issues.
• Proficient in CAD and engineering tools (e.g., Solid Works, GD&T, FMEA, molding simulation).
• Experience managing complex engineering projects and timelines.
• Familiarity with product cost analysis and make vs. buy decisions.

• 10+ years in plastic injection molding manufacturing engineering and tooling.
• 3+ years in medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent.