Project Engineer | Plastics & Medical Molding

Here's the job in one sentence:

Take technically demanding molded medical-device programs from quote through successful production launch.

That means this isn't simply project scheduling.

You'll need to understand the product, tooling, molding process, suppliers, automation, secondary operations, quality requirements, timing and economics behind the program.

You should be comfortable talking about

Part design.

Draft, side actions and shutoffs.

Mold design and construction.

Tooling.

DOE and capability studies.

Steel Safe / Tolerance Safe.

Automation.

Press robots.

Secondary operations.

Supplier management.

Project timelines and budgets.

And especially medical molding.

Experience with High-Consistency Rubber, Gum Silicone or Liquid Silicone Rubber is particularly valuable. Thermoplastic or thermoset injection molding experience adds to the fit.

What makes this position interesting?

You get ownership across the lifecycle:

Quote → Design → Tooling → Process → Suppliers → Validation → Launch

You'll lead cross-functional teams and work directly with customers and suppliers.

We're looking for roughly five or more years of plastics manufacturing/project engineering experience. A Mechanical or Plastics Engineering background is preferred.

If you're a plastics engineer who enjoys owning the whole program instead of one small piece of it, I'd like to hear from you.

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants that provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing, Production, or Operations opportunities, contact David McKnight with gpac at 608-514-9815.  Resumes can be confidentially sent to

david.mcknight@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.