Injection Molding Process Engineer II

Title:
Injection Molding Process Engineer II
Location:
Houston TX
Duration: 24+ Months
Pay Range: $45/hr - $49/hr

The Injection Molding Process Engineer II is responsible for leading process development, optimization, and continuous improvement activities within our injection molding operations. This role supports our vision of becoming a center of excellence for medical grade molding by applying scientific molding principles, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving high quality, data driven manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities
" Lead injection molding process development, optimization, and documentation activities to support production efficiency and product quality.
" Apply scientific molding techniques to achieve consistent part quality, reduce defects, and optimize cycle times.
" Conduct molding validations (IQ, OQ, PQ) in accordance with medical device regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
" Troubleshoot molding issues using structured problem solving tools, including root cause analysis and FMEA.
" Maintain accurate and detailed process documentation to ensure traceability, audit readiness, and compliance.
" Collaborate closely with Quality, R&D, Regulatory, and Production teams to support new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing improvements.
" Support continuous improvement initiatives using SPC, DOE, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.
" Review and interpret AutoCAD/Solid Works drawings to support tooling, process setup, and engineering changes.

Qualifications
" Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
" 4 6 years of experience in plastic injection molding, preferably within the medical device industry.
" Completion of a Scientific Molding course (e.g., RJG Fundamentals of Systematic Molding) preferred.
" Strong understanding of medical grade polymers, molding equipment, and process control methodologies.
" Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments.
" Proficiency in data driven process monitoring and analysis.
" Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated success implementing process enhancements.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline.
• Commitment to product quality, patient safety, and ethical decision making.
• Plastic experience required. Master Molder certification preferred.
• Decoupled Molding Principles
• Project Management
• Requires good communication, people skills to work well with other departments, customers.
• 10+ Year in Plastic Manufacturing Industry
• Ability to write technical reports and prepare and make effective presentations
• Engineering Degree a Plus but not required