Injection Molding Process Engineer

Astrix; 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 is seeking an Injection Molding Process Engineer II to lead development, validation and optimization of medical-grade injection molding processes. The role emphasizes scientific molding, data-driven improvement and cross-functional collaboration for product launches and process enhancements.

The candidate will apply IQ/OQ/PQ validation, oversee quality and compliance, and drive efficiency through SPC, DOE, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, with a focus on packaging and manufacturing

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 injection molding 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

4-6+ years injection molding

Data analysis

Polymers knowledge

Regulated environments

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

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. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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