Senior Engineer Manufacturing, Injection Molding - Exton, PA

Senior Engineer Manufacturing, Injection Molding

Exton, PA

The Senior Engineer Manufacturing, Injection Molding will provide technical leadership in machine design, process development, and polymer processing to support the scale-up and commercialization of new and existing injection molding processes. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in polymer processing, with hands-on experience in injection molding of high-performance thermoplastics. This role will direct or participate in project teams within the PMP/project management process.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of injection molded products, with a focus on thermoplastic polyurethane and polyesters
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality and Manufacturing teams to scale up new molding processes from lab/pilot scale to commercial production
• Evaluate polymer material properties and performance under various processing conditions to ensure consistent, high-quality product output
• Identify and implement process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and strategies to enhance production efficiency and throughput
• Develop and manage project plans for process development activities to generate process design information for scale-up and evaluate process technical risks
• Support installation, commissioning, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and troubleshooting of new injection molding equipment and tooling
• Familiarity with analytical methods (DSC, TGA, rheometry) and mechanical testing to support process understanding and material selection
• Provide technical expertise and support for both new process introductions and current molding processes to ensure operational excellence
• Update process documentation within the Engineering Change Notice process
• Support Manufacturing Excellence (MSA, OEE, IP, IER, and DICI)
• Review & approve MOCs & ECNs
• Review, disposition, & approve non-conformance reports, deviations, rework orders, engineering test files (ETF), design control & risk management reports
  
  

 

We Bring:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• A place to grow and develop
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business
  

 

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer, Materials Science, or related discipline)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the medical device or related industry, with a strong focus on industrial manufacturing. Demonstrated expertise in supporting application and process development as a specialist in thermoplastic injection molding
• Strong understanding of injection molding (including the ability to provide mold development and design review input), tooling design, and downstream processing
• Hands-on experience with high-temperature polymer processing and working in a cleanroom or controlled environment is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in scientific injection molding techniques and in-depth knowledge of mold flow analysis are highly desirable
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Minitab, CAD Software, and SharePoint
• Demonstrated project management experience. Ability to apply Project Management techniques according to PMP
• Extensive knowledge and expertise working with Engineering & Quality tools (Statistics, Lean Six Sigma, DFM, DOE)
• Working knowledge and experience working with the Regulatory pathways associated with IDE, 510k, PMA, & CE including the associated ISO & ASTM standards.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

 

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