Global Injection Molding Expert

medmix Ltd; Haag; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

medmix is seeking a Global Injection Molding Expert to drive investment strategy for injection moulding equipment across locations, with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. The role collaborates with procurement, R&D, and production to harmonise global standards while respecting site-specific requirements.

The candidate brings 10+ years in thermoplastic injection moulding, deep process knowledge, and proven project leadership.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in thermoplastic injection moulding.
• Deep knowledge of injection moulding process and machinery.
• Project leadership experience and cross-functional collaboration.
• Formal plastics technology training and ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Define optimal investment strategy for IMM equipment by location and product family.
• Incorporate sustainability by reducing energy consumption.
• Support procurement with equipment specs and evaluations.
• Ensure global synergies for investments, service contracts, and spares.
• Act as expert for innovation and technology in injection moulding.
• Contribute to qualification strategies for equipment and processes.
• Harmonise global process standards with site-specific needs.
• Align tooling management with product design for DFM feasibility.
• Support sites in achieving OEE targets and resolve technical issues.
• Develop competency matrix and training plans for process teams.

Skills

Thermoplastic injection moulding

Process and machine technology

Project leadership

Plastics technology training

English and German proficiency

Education

Plastic technology training (plastics technician)

Professional further education

Job description

Global Injection Molding Expert

Permanent Operations,Haag

medmix is a global leader in high-precision delivery devices. We occupy leading positions in the healthcare, consumer, and industrial end-markets. Our customers benefit from our dedication to innovation and technological advancement that has resulted in over 900 active patents. Our 14 production sites worldwide, together with our highly motivated and experienced team of nearly 2’700 employees provide our customers with uncompromising quality, proximity, and agility. medmix is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland.

Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: MEDX). www.medmix.swiss

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define the optimal investment strategy for injection moulding machines (IMM), take-out systems, and all related peripheral equipment by location, market segment, and product family.
• Consideration of sustainability topics: reduction of energy consumption.
• Support procurement activities by creating equipment specifications and performing technical evaluations of offers for injection moulding equipment.
• Ensure global synergies for investments, service contracts and maintenance, spare parts, and other consumables.
• Act as the expert for innovation & technology development in the field of injection moulding equipment.
• Contribute to qualification strategies (equipment and processes).
• Harmonise global process standards that enable best practices while simultaneously considering site-specific requirements.
• Align with tooling management and product design teams: ensure that DFM (Design for Manufacturability) complexity matches the capabilities of the target location.
• Support the manufacturing sites in achieving OEE targets and resolving technical challenges.
• Employee qualification:
  • Create and maintain a competency matrix for the injection moulding process teams and develop training plans for identified qualification gaps.
  • Train employees to close qualification gaps.

WHATYOU'LL BRING

• 10 years of experience in thermoplastic injection moulding.
• Deep knowledge of process and machine technology.
• Project experience and lateral leadership experience.
• Training as a plastics technologist (plastics technician) and professional further education.
• German C1 / English C1.
• 50% willingness to travel (travel flexibility).

WHAT WEOFFER

Join medmix—where sustainability fuels innovation and inclusion enables impact. Together, we will keep creating solutions that support a responsible future while fostering a workplace where everyone belongs and thrives. medmix is an equal opportunity employer, and 93% of our employees would go above and beyond to deliver results. Do you have the drive to succeed?