Process Engineering Technician (Injection Molding)

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Manufacturing / Process Engineering Job Number: 54309876 Compensation: $145000-155000 / year

Job Description

Principal Process Engineer – Injection Molding
Location: Libertyville, IL (Open to relocation; relocation assistance available for qualified candidates)
Travel: International travel to Europe (1–2 weeks at a time, a few times per year)
Pay rate: $145,000–$160,000/year
 
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer – Injection Molding to implement and oversee advanced injection molding processes supporting state-of-the-art tooling and medical device manufacturing for a key global customer. This role partners closely with customers and internal engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to establish robust, validated, and highly controlled molding processes. This is a senior, hands-on role ideal for a process expert who understands scientific/decoupled molding methodologies, thrives in regulated medical device environments, and is comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor while collaborating internationally.


Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
Required Qualifications
  • 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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national

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Technical Recruiter

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