Molding Process Engineer

Injection Molding Process Engineer General

Purpose:

This position is responsible for providing support to all injection molding operations, reducing scrap and set-up times, optimizing cycle times, and performing validations related to materials, presses, and molds as necessary, with a sharp focus on continuous improvement.

• Establish a robust process window for all injection molded components using Scientific Molding techniques along with Design for Experiments (DOE's Understand manufacturing and test equipment concepts, technologies and techniques
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and utilization, and equipment layout
• Coordinates maintenance and drive technical activities for cGMP compliant manufacturing improvement
• Conduct process validation and optimization activities, including DOE (Design of Experiments) studies, process capability analysis, and root cause analysis, to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance process robustness
• Create and manage process documentation such as work instructions and set-up instructions
• Develop new manufacturing equipment and processes; write equipment specifications
• Define equipment maintenance requirements, identify root-causes of equipment failures and develop hands‑on maintenance skills
• Prepares technical writing including new Procedures, URS, Risk Assessments, Safety Assessments, and Functionality Tests
• Work with other engineering stakeholders and customers on problem solving and continuous improvement to the design of equipment and products and may develop corrective and preventive action plans
• May be involved in development and update of PFMEA for new products
• May participate in control plan development
• Write and update work instructions and other documents (e.g. specifications, procedures)
• Examines and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Confers with production group concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
• Coordinates with customers to identify product specifications and design changes and responds to customer request
• Provides information for management recommendations from a technical and technical cost perspective
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in injection molding is required.
• Troubleshoot molding / manufacturing processes to mitigate production defects
• Must have excellent knowledge of injection molding presses (hydraulic and electric), molds, mold design and other related processing equipment such as hoppers/loaders, blenders, dryers, sprue pickers, hot runner systems etc.
• Must have experience designing manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters
• Must have experience developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods
• Must have experience working with common molding grade plastics such as Polypropylene, Polycarbonate, ABS, Nylon etc.
• RJG Master Molder Certification or equivalent preferred
• Prior EOAT (End of Arm Tooling), six axis robot and programming experience preferred

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

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