Injection Mold Process Engineer

*Job Summary:* The Injection Molding Process Engineer is responsible for designing and developing injection molding processes and products to support new product launches and optimizing existing molding processes. This position will be responsible for quality and cost of goods expectations, by using their expertise, state of the art techniques and technology. This position involves collaborating on molding process and tooling design along with developing the best injection molded product solutions for our customers across the medical device industry. The person will be working closely with Product Development Engineering, Mold Development Team, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and the Sales team: to facilitate the release of new products into production and changes to existing products as process improvements. This person is expected to foster a positive and professional work environment that is fully committed to continuous improvement and lean principles. *Duties and Responsibilities:* • Collaborate with Product development, Mold Development, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet launch and production timelines and cost targets • Lead the remediation and process improvements of the molding operations • Work with our Mold Development team to fabricate molds and tooling for prototype needs, launches, and production • Design, develop, and validate (IQ/OQ/PQ) production processes to meet customer requirements on technical specifications and quality • Work with Production and Manufacturing Engineering to develop systems to optimize production efficiency and reduce downstream manual processes • Lead CAPA and NCMR investigations related to injection molding processes and develop systems and processes that prevent poor quality from happening • Ensure that the molding operations are kept clean and well organized in line with lean principles • Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions • Communicates thoughts and ideas, both verbally and in writing, to co-workers and management • Attends meetings and actively participates by providing meaningful input • Able to attend team, customer, and company meetings • Communicates honestly, professionally and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills • Reads and interprets blueprints and solid models • Publish weekly metrics of output/performance Skills, knowledge and experience: • 10+ years manufacturing experience with at least 5 years’ experience in injection molding process development and improvement • Experience with Master Unit Die (MUD) frame and insert systems for rapid changeover, setup, and maintenance. • Experience with thermoplastics (Polypropylene, Nylon, PEEK, and other high temperature, fiber reinforced resins) • Experience with Scientific Injection Molding Principles • Design of Injection molds and fixtures • Experience with LEAN manufacturing • Possess process engineering, process development, troubleshooting, data analysis, root cause analysis. • Excellent knowledge of MS office and ERP systems • High level of attention to detail and mechanical aptitude • Cross-functional business team environment experience preferred • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present findings and recommendations to a group • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or related field Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person