Plastics Injection Molding SME — Supplier Development Engineer (Contract)

Proclinical; Zug; On-site; CHF 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer with expertise in plastics and injection molding to join a dynamic team in MA. The role focuses on acting as the SME for tooling and part design, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to optimize processes and improve quality.

The candidate will drive mold tooling development, implement advanced molding technologies, and lead cross-functional efforts to scale high-volume medical device production while managing risk and maintaining

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required in plastics/related field.
• Expertise in plastics injection mold tooling and part design.
• Knowledge of silicone manufacturing processes and scientific injection molding.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and risk assessment/mitigation planning.
• Strong communication and collaboration across engineering, operations, and suppliers.
• Ability to lead tooling programs and navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with injection molding processes, medical polymers, silicone processing methods, and cavity pressure sensors.
• Familiarity with injection molding cells, machines, tools, hot runner systems, automation, and vision systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management software.
• Six Sigma experience or certification is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the plastics SME for injection molding tooling and part design.
• Guide suppliers on optimizing silicone parts and tooling for scalable manufacturing.
• Use DF(M) programs to standardize and optimize tools.
• Conduct mold flow analyses, create risk assessment reports, propose design improvements.
• Review and refine plastic part designs for manufacturability.
• Develop standardized tool management systems, including acceptance processes and BOMs.
• Plan and execute tool kick-offs based on production ramp-up needs.
• Collaborate with commodity managers to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Participate in DFM projects to scale operations efficiently.
• Work with suppliers to improve molding processes for plastics components.
• Promote cavity pressure technology across the global supply base.
• Specify and review designs for equipment, tooling, materials, and parts.
• Apply advanced engineering to solve molding challenges.
• Lead design and implementation of complete molding cells with automation and vision inspection.
• Stay updated on molding tech and propose innovative solutions.
• Ensure suppliers have accurate prints and BOMs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Injection molding tooling

Part design in plastics

Root cause analysis

Risk assessment/mitigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership of tooling programs

Knowledge of medical polymers

Automation & vision systems

MS Office & project management tools

Six Sigma

Willingness to travel (15-25%)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, Manufacturing)

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Proclinical is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer with expertise in plastics and injection molding to join a dynamic team in MA. The role focuses on acting as the SME for tooling and part design, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to optimize processes and improve quality.

The candidate will drive mold tooling development, implement advanced molding technologies, and lead cross-functional efforts to scale high-volume medical device production while managing risk and maintaining