Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy solving complex problems? Are you passionate about optimizing processes and ensuring quality? If so, then this Molding Process Engineer role is for you!

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing all injection molding processes. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production lines and the high quality of our products.

This full-time position requires in-person time at our client’s office in Fremont.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust and consistent molding processes using scientific molding techniques.
• Analyze and propose modifications to molds, equipment, and processes to increase productivity, maximize efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot molding issues, secondary operations, and material problems to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to resolve complex molding and manufacturing challenges.
• Create and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) in accordance with FDA and ISO regulations, meeting deadlines and keeping customers informed throughout the process.
• Design and conduct Design of Experiments (DOEs) to optimize process performance.
• Utilize instrumented monitoring systems (e.g., RJG EDart-CoPilot) to continually improve process efficiency.
• Develop and maintain clear operating procedures and instructions to ensure production standardization. Provide training to process technicians and production personnel.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and propose process improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support and guidance to process technicians in resolving daily issues. Utilize systematic troubleshooting methods and root cause analysis to address problems, including repairs and modifications of existing tooling and processes.
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs) and routings through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Corrective Action Reports (CARs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Plastics, Manufacturing, Mechanical) or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in injection molding process engineering.
• Strong understanding of scientific molding principles and best practices.
• Experience in troubleshooting molding defects, secondary operations, and material issues.