100% REMOTE PROCESS ENGINEER

Actalent; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Molding Engineer to lead injection molding projects from concept through production launch. The role focuses on tooling, transfers, capacity expansions, and process improvements across cross-functional teams.

Applicants should have 7+ years in injection molding and hands-on experience with IQ/OQ/PQ protocols. This contract-to-hire position offers remote work with travel to East Coast sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in injection molding engineering or related field.
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and validation documents.
• Proven change management and process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in injection molding and related processes.
• Lead molding projects from charter to production launch, including tooling and transfers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams with engineering, quality, operations, and suppliers.
• Drive safety, quality, and cost improvements using data-driven methods.
• Ensure manufacturability and adherence to design specs across projects.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related

Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ protocols

SPC

Minitab

Job description

COMPENSATION IS BETWEEN $110,000-$150,000

ONLY 20% TRAVEL ON THE EAST COAST

REQUIRED: MEDICAL DEVICE AND PLASTIC INJECTION EXPERIENCE

The Molding Engineer is responsible for the technical execution, management, and implementation of injection molding projects from concept through production launch. This role leads sustaining and continuous improvement initiatives, including product transfers, tooling projects, capacity expansions, quality improvements, operational excellence programs, and the implementation of new manufacturing technologies. The Molding Engineer collaborates with internal manufacturing teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a subject matter expert in injection molding and related manufacturing processes, including assembly, product design, materials, metrology, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Develop and implement technical solutions to complex manufacturing and process challenges.
• Support manufacturing operations through process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive quality, efficiency, and productivity improvements through data-driven decision-making and engineering best practices.
• Ensure robust manufacturability of products and adherence to design specifications.

PROCESS ENGINEERING

• Lead molding-related projects from charter development through qualification and production launch.
• Manage product transfers, mold transfers, tooling builds, capacity expansions, equipment installations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and work breakdown structures.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and reporting as required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, maintenance, and external suppliers.
• Partner with manufacturing sites and vendor teams to implement best practices and standardized processes.
• Communicate project status, technical recommendations, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support change management activities and ensure successful implementation of process and equipment changes.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
• Utilize statistical analysis and process control methodologies to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support compliance with applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and change control processes.
• Identify and implement innovative molding technologies and manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Associate degree with equivalent relevant engineering experience may be considered.

Experience

• 7+ years of engineering experience in injection molding, manufacturing, project management, or process development.
• Hands‑on experience with injection molding equipment, tooling, auxiliary equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Experience writing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and validation documentation preferred.
• Proven experience leading change management and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience working closely with manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling, materials, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Minitab, or similar analytical tools.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements, quality systems, and change control processes.
• Excellent communication, project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Travel

• Ability to travel to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations as needed (typically 10%, with occasional higher travel requirements during project implementation phases)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract ROLE THAT IS 100% REMOTE

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

% Bonus 96 Hours PTO Phone Reimbursement

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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