Engineer II, Molding, MFG

Medical Murray; Lake Zurich (IL); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical and dental coverage

Vision and life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

HSA-eligible plans

401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan

18 days PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Descripción de la vacante

Medical Murray is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer II - Molding to support molding operations, tooling, and cross-functional collaboration for medical devices. You will drive process improvements, support new product transfers, and ensure high-quality, compliant manufacturing.

The role requires problem-solving, urgency, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in manufacturing engineering, experience with plastics/injection molding, and knowledge of

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably with plastic molding.
• Experience in a regulated medical device environment (ISO 13485, cGMP).
• Experience with plastics processing or injection molding.
• Familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ and gauge R&R.
• Knowledge of DOE and statistical analysis tools such as Minitab.

Responsabilidades

• Provide hands-on engineering support for molding operations and tooling.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Lead transfer of new products fromDevelopment to production with readiness and validation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Production to support launches and operations.
• Develop and document IQ/OQ/PQ, gauge R&R, and related qualifications.
• Coordinate equipment selection, installation, and qualification.
• Train production personnel on molding processes and setups.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues with suppliers and partners.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation (DMRs, work instructions, risk assessments).
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Minitab

Descripción del empleo

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Manufacturing Full Time Lake Zurich, Lake Zurich, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1275

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Title:Manufacturing Engineer II - Molding

Employment Type:Full-Time

About Us

Founded in 1996, Medical Murray is a privately owned medical device company specializing in the development, testing, and manufacturing of finished devices, components, and subassemblies. We partner with clients ranging from innovative startups to the world’s largest OEMs. Our expertise includes permanent implants, delivery systems, and complex catheters for vascular, gastrointestinal, urologic, and other interventional markets.

Our culture is driven by five core values: Helpful, Happy, Personal Responsibility, Trustworthy and Clever & Skillful. These principles guide our work, our relationships, and our commitment to improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Benefits Summary

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical (BCBS) and dental coverage, company-paid vision and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA-eligible plans, a 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan, 18 days of PTO, TeleDoc access, identity protection, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance, and paid time off for community volunteering.

Overview

Medical Murray is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer (Molding) to join our team! In this role, you will support and improve molding equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes while ensuring efficient, high-quality production of medical devices.

This position combines sustaining engineering, process improvement, and new product transfers from development into production. You will work closely with Production, Quality, R&D, and external partners to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, optimize processes, and support the successful introduction of new products.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about improving processes, quality, and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Provide hands-on engineering support for molding operations, troubleshooting equipment, tooling, and process-related challenges.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency, product quality, throughput, and yield.
• Lead the transfer of new products from development into production, ensuring manufacturing readiness and successful process implementation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to support new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing operations.
• Develop, execute, and document process validations, including IQ, OQ, PQ, gauge R&R, and other required qualification activities.
• Support the design, selection, installation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Coordinate production activities during product transfers, including equipment setup, material availability, and manufacturing support.
• Train production personnel on molding processes, equipment operation, setup procedures, and process improvements.
• Work with equipment suppliers and external vendors to troubleshoot issues and support manufacturing needs.
• Support equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and the safe return of equipment to production.
• Evaluate production line layouts, equipment performance, and manufacturing workflows to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, validation records, risk assessments, and Device Master Records (DMRs).
• Identify and address equipment and process safety concerns while supporting a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with established quality systems, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably involving plastic molding processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Coursework or hands-on experience in plastics processing or injection molding is highly preferred.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical devices, with knowledge of ISO 13485 and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Understanding of manufacturing process development, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, PQ, and gauge R&R.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques, including Design of Experiments (DOE); experience with Minitab is a plus.
• Experience developing manufacturing documentation and training production personnel on processes and equipment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to changing production needs.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Medical Murray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.