Process Engineer

Principal Process Engineer – Injection Molding

Location:

Libertyville, IL (Open to relocation; relocation assistance available for qualified candidates)

Travel:
International travel to Europe (1–2 weeks at a time, a few times per year)

Pay rate: $145,000–$160,000/year

We are seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer – Injection Molding to implement and oversee advanced injection molding processes supporting state‑of‑the‑art tooling and medical device manufacturing for a key global customer. This role partners closely with customers and internal engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to establish robust, validated, and highly controlled molding processes. This is a senior, hands‑on role ideal for a process expert who understands scientific/decoupled molding methodologies, thrives in regulated medical device environments, and is comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor while collaborating internationally.

• Implement, control, and optimize advanced injection molding processes for medical device components.
• Establish and maintain stable processes using decoupled (scientific) molding methodologies, often aligned with RJG principles.
• Lead molding process validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, and support validation documentation in compliance with medical device requirements.
• Oversee process execution on advanced injection molding equipment and support mold startups and process troubleshooting.
• Diagnose process issues, determine corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with quality, tooling, and manufacturing teams to ensure process capability and compliance.
• Serve as a technical partner to a top‑tier customer based in Denmark, including periodic international travel.
• Provide hands‑on support on the shop floor and technical guidance to technicians and engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience in injection molding process engineering within a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of decoupled / scientific molding processes (RJG or equivalent methodologies).
• Proven experience in establishing and executing molding process validations.
• Ability and willingness to be hands‑on in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally several times per year.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national