Injection Molding Process Engineer

Astrix Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Holiday

PTO 401K matching

Job summary

Astrix Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks an Injection Molding Process Engineer II to lead development, validation, and optimization of medical-grade molding processes, emphasizing quality, compliance, and efficiency through scientific molding and data-driven improvement.

This two-year contract with extension potential requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 4–6+ years of molding experience (medical preferred), and strong data analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field.
• 4–6+ years injection molding experience (medical preferred).
• Knowledge of polymers, process controls, and regulated environments.
• Strong data analysis and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate (IQ/OQ/PQ), and optimize processes.
• Apply scientific molding to improve quality and cycle times.
• Troubleshoot using root cause analysis and FMEA.
• Maintain compliant documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on product launches and improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement (SPC, DOE, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Support tooling and process changes via CAD interpretation.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Polymers knowledge

Process controls

Regulated environments

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Job description

Pay Rate Low: 45.00 | Pay Rate High: 50.00

Exciting Injection Molding Process Engineer II development opportunity to work for a global leader dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. The largest device company in the world – with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care

Injection Molding Process Engineer II
Contract: 2 years with extension or conversion potential
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Holiday, PTO 401K matching

Leads development, validation, and optimization of injection molding processes for medical‑grade manufacturing, ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency through scientific molding and data‑driven improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate (IQ/OQ/PQ), and optimize processes.


• Apply scientific molding to improve quality and cycle times.


• Troubleshoot using root cause analysis and FMEA.


• Maintain compliant documentation.


• Collaborate cross-functionally on product launches and improvements.


• Drive continuous improvement (SPC, DOE, Lean, Six Sigma).


• Support tooling and process changes via CAD interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field.


• 4–6+ years injection molding experience (medical preferred).


• Knowledge of polymers, process controls, and regulated environments.


• Strong data analysis and communication skills.

Preferred

• Scientific Molding training and/or Master Molder certification.


• Experience with decoupled molding, project management, and technical reporting.


• Detail-oriented with a strong quality and continuous improvement mindset.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required.