Injection Mold Process Engineer Midwest Staffing Group Saint Paul, MN Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $130,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Polymers experience in materials engineering Defect resolution root cause analysis Design of manufacturing processes Statistical Process Control Value stream mapping Injection (injection molding) High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility experience Statistical analysis Failure analysis Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Our client is seeking an experienced Process Engineer - Injection Molding to support the development of medical components in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role will develop and optimize injection molding processes, support new mold sampling and process development, troubleshoot production issues, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience with new mold sampling and developing new processes for new molds. Key Responsibilities Develop robust injection molding processes using scientific molding techniques , including gate freeze analysis, short shot analysis, and other process development methods. Lead new mold sampling and process development for new tooling. Establish and optimize process parameters for injection molding operations. Develop processes using decoupled molding principles and scientific molding techniques. Maintain engineering documentation, including DOE reports, process sheets, water diagrams, and other technical files. Partner with Quality to validate injection molding processes using sound statistical methods. Author test protocols and execute validation protocols in accordance with ISO and FDA medical device requirements . Lead continuous improvement projects focused on process capability, quality, efficiency, and waste reduction. Conduct failure investigations and use structured problem-solving and statistical methods to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Review documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to setup sign-off. Provide technical training and coaching to peers and Process Technicians. Promote a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environment. Follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent. Plastics injection molding background. Minimum 3 years of experience with new mold sampling AND developing new processes with new molds. Demonstrated experience implementing decoupled molding processes and scientific molding techniques . Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, mold setup, mold functions, and process development. Knowledge of plastic resins and polymer materials. Ability to troubleshoot molding processes and identify root causes. Ability to provide specific examples of new mold sampling and process development during an interview.

Preferred:

Secondary education related to plastics injection molding, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on molding experience. Experience with statistical process controls. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping . Experience in a medical device or other highly regulated manufacturing environment. Knowledge of plastic product design for manufacturing (DFM) and tooling engineering. Midwest Staffing Group & KeyStaff Professionals prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and/or local laws. IND2

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

New Mold Sampling and Development:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person