Process Engineer

Role details

Process Engineer

Fulltime permanent with benefits

Responsible for leading cross-functional medical molding and component manufacturing programs from quoting through production launch.

Job Requirements

• Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in plastic manufacturing
• Experience leading programs from quoting stage through production launch
• Experience managing multiple projects at the same time
• Experience reviewing part designs for draft, side-actions, shutoffs, and basic manufacturability requirements
• Understanding of tooling and mold design
• Understanding of mold features related to part geometry
• Understanding of mold construction basics
• Experience reviewing mold designs
• Medical molding experience
• High-Consistency Rubber, gum silicone, or Liquid Silicone molding experience
• Understanding of good manufacturing practices and Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Experience with project timeline management using MS Project, Gantt charts, or equivalent tools
• Experience managing multiple suppliers, including mold makers and material suppliers
• Experience managing project budgets
• Fundamental computer skills
• Working knowledge of business software, including Excel and Word
• Ability to use a standard ERP system
• Ability to use required PPE, including safety glasses and side shields

Preferred Skills

• Thermoplastic injection molding experience
• Thermoset injection molding experience
• IQMS experience
• Experience with Design of Experiments
• Experience with capability studies
• Understanding of “Steel Safe” or “Tolerance Safe” concepts
• Experience with automation concepts, including press robots and automated assembly equipment
• Experience with secondary operations, including deflashing, assembly, testing, and decorating
• Experience evaluating cost impact of tooling, manufacturing, automation, and secondary operation options

Job Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams from quoting stage through production launch
• Support medical device and component manufacturing programs
• Review part designs for draft, side-actions, shutoffs, and basic manufacturability requirements
• Review tooling concepts, mold features, and mold construction details
• Support medical molding programs involving silicone, rubber, thermoplastic, or thermoset materials
• Apply APQP methods during program planning and launch activities
• Support Design of Experiments, capability studies, and related process development activities
• Evaluate tooling, automation, secondary operation, and manufacturing options based on cost and project impact
• Manage project schedules, milestones, suppliers, budgets, and deliverables
• Coordinate supplier activities with mold makers, material suppliers, and related vendors
• Track project progress from quote through production launch
• Support production launch readiness and handoff activities
• Use ERP systems and business software to support project tracking, documentation, and reporting
• Perform additional assigned duties related to project engineering, tooling, manufacturing launch, and program support

*Job Disclaimer:*

*Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled*

*Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client*

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