Process Engineering Technician (Injection Molding)
Job Description
Travel: International travel to Europe (1–2 weeks at a time, a few times per year)
Pay rate: $145,000–$160,000/year
- Implement, control, and optimize advanced injection molding processes for medical device components.
- Establish and maintain stable processes using decoupled (scientific) molding methodologies, often aligned with RJG principles.
- Lead molding process validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, and support validation documentation in compliance with medical device requirements.
- Oversee process execution on advanced injection molding equipment and support mold startups and process troubleshooting.
- Diagnose process issues, determine corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with quality, tooling, and manufacturing teams to ensure process capability and compliance.
- Serve as a technical partner to a top-tier customer based in Denmark, including periodic international travel.
- Provide hands-on support on the shop floor and technical guidance to technicians and engineers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Extensive experience in injection molding process engineering within a medical device manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of decoupled / scientific molding processes (RJG or equivalent methodologies).
- Proven experience in establishing and executing molding process validations.
- Ability and willingness to be hands-on in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally several times per year.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
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