Injection Molding Process Engineer II

Job Title: Injection Molding Process Engineer II
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Duration: 24 months
Working Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

Description:
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/SolidWorks 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.

Note:

• Plastic experience required. Master Molder certification preferred.
• Decoupled Molding Principle
• 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

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/SolidWorks drawings to support tooling, process setup, and engineering changes.