Injection Molding Process Engineer II
Artech LLC
Houston, TX
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$49 Per Hour
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
13 days ago
Location: Houston TX
Duration: 24+ Months
Pay Range: $45/hr - $49/hr
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 medicalgrade molding by applying scientific molding principles, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving highquality, datadriven 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 problemsolving tools, including rootcause 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
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
46 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 medicalgrade polymers, molding equipment, and process control methodologies.
Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments.
Proficiency in datadriven process monitoring and analysis.
Excellent communication and crossfunctional 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 decisionmaking.
- Plastic experience required. Master Molder certification preferred.
- Decoupled Molding Principles
- 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
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