Injection Molding Process Engineer

bdx; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking an engineer for injection molding process improvement and capital projects in a manufacturing environment. You will lead molding improvements, troubleshoot mold setups, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across multiple projects.

You will partner with technical leaders to ensure spare parts accuracy, manage budgets, and mentor technicians, while applying solid molding engineering practices to deliver productivity gains and reliable equipment uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a molding related subject or engineering with certified molding training.
• Associates degree with molding certifications and 2 years relevant experience.
• Certifications such as Master Molder or Scientific Molding Training are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify performance gaps, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions for molding.
• Improve molding process effectiveness, equipment utilization, and efficiency.
• Ensure safety standards and safe interaction with manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain awareness of product performance and quality for assigned processes.
• Lead mold setup troubleshooting, process optimization, and preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with Technical Leader to ensure spare parts are identified and maintained.
• Apply engineering principles within molding manufacturing and work with vendors.
• Coordinate project activities between suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Lead capital improvement projects including planning, execution, and implementation.
• Serve as SME in injection molding across molds, presses, and technologies.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate effectively.
• Evaluate vendors, equipment, materials, and commercial solutions.
• Recommend and implement capital equipment upgrades and process modifications.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, WIs, process validations, specifications, and maintenance schedules.
• Develop in-depth equipment knowledge including setup and troubleshooting.
• Deliver budgeted cost savings, productivity improvements, and efficiencies.
• Direct and support mold setters, technicians, and other engineers during installs and changes.
• Provide guidance to other engineers to achieve objectives.

Skills

Molding engineering

Vendor management

Operational Excellence

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Molding or Engineering with molding certifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with injection molding certifications

Associate's degree with molding certifications plus 2 years experience

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Position Summary

This role is focused on injection molding process improvement, equipment efficiency, leadership, employee development, and capital/regulatory projects. The successful candidate will manage multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity while driving operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Molding Manufacturing Unit's objectives by identifying performance gaps, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Drive improvements in molding process effectiveness, equipment utilization, and overall operational efficiency.
• Apply established safety standards and ensure safe interaction between operators and manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain awareness of product performance and quality requirements related to assigned processes and projects.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts related to mold setup, process optimization, and preventive maintenance of molding presses.
• Partner with the Technical Leader to ensure appropriate spare parts are identified, ordered, and maintained to support equipment reliability.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of engineering principles and their application within a molding manufacturing environment.
• Utilize sound molding engineering practices and effectively collaborate with external equipment and service vendors.
• Coordinate project activities between equipment suppliers and cross-functional plant teams.
• Lead and support capital improvement initiatives, including project planning, execution, and implementation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in injection molding processes across a variety of molds, presses, and molding technologies.
• Manage multiple projects and process-related assignments simultaneously, ensuring effective coordination and execution.
• Evaluate and recommend vendors, equipment, materials, and commercial solutions to support manufacturing and project needs.
• Recommend and implement capital equipment upgrades or process modifications, including equipment installation, commissioning, debugging, and operator training.
• Develop, maintain, and update required documentation, including: Process validations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Operational Specifications, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Process control documentation, Spare parts inventories
• Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned equipment, including setup, adjustment, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Deliver budgeted cost savings, productivity improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Manage project spending and ensure capital and expense expenditures remain within approved budgets.
• Direct and support mold setters, technicians, and other operational personnel during equipment installations, modifications, process adjustments, and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide functional guidance and leadership to other engineers as needed to achieve project and operational objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Molding related subject OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and certification/training programs in injection molding processing/technology or Molding industry comparable certifications (such as Master Molder or comparable Scientific Molding Training Certificate) OR
• Associates Engineering degree and certification/training programs in injection molding processing/technology or Molding industry comparable certifications (such as Master Molder or comparable Scientific Molding Training Certificate) and 2 years relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of work experience in a molding environment
• Molding process experience in the following areas:
  • Master Molder I, or higher
  • Mold press maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Injection molding process development
  • Hydraulic and servo-controlled core-pull systems
  • Mold temperature controller programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Leading a team of high-level technicians to achieve daily operational goals
  • Project/Program experience
• Accredited program certification(s) in injection molding processing/technology (Master Molder, Paulson Injection Molding Training, etc.)

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of proper molding engineering practices and vendor relationships.
• Understanding of Operational Excellence initiatives with an emphasis online Centric Organizations
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing initiatives with an emphasis in continuous improvement.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA CT - Canaan

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