Injection Molding Process Engineer

Jobtailor; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Jacksonville, FL seeks a plastics/molding project lead to drive raw material and molding initiatives for inter-ocular lenses. You will guide cross-functional teams to meet timelines and budgets while ensuring compliance and supplier collaboration.

The role requires a plastics/engineering degree, extensive experience in molding, risk assessment, and strong communication skills to support regulatory submissions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent engineering.
• Relevant work experience is required.
• Ability to use and navigate AutoCad/Inventor is highly desirable
• Candidate must speak fluent English
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Excellent interpersonal skills required
• Achievement of Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation is preferred
• Experience qualifying materials or processes in automated manufacturing environment is desirable
• Experience with micro-molding, mold design or overall injection molding is preferred
• Working with external suppliers to include partnering internationally is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple raw material and molding related projects for the manufacture of inter-ocular lenses (IOL)
• Lead multi-functional project teams and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Accountable for molding/resin characterizations/qualifications
• Develop/update appropriate specifications and support regulatory submission documentation/inquiries
• Conduct risk assessments and lead detailed product/process design reviews
• Develop project and qualification plans to lead projects to meet timelines and budgets
• Responsible for identifying, coordinating, planning, executing, and evaluating value improvement projects at key strategic materials suppliers
• Implementation of cost-effective manufacturing solutions to drive end-to-end manufacturing efficiencies

Skills

Project Management

Molding/Resin Characterization

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt

AutoCAD

Inventor

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Regulatory Submission

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Materials Science or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

• Lead multiple raw material and molding related projects for the manufacture of inter-ocular lenses (IOL)
• Lead multi-functional project teams and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Accountable for molding/resin characterizations/qualifications
• Develop/update appropriate specifications and support regulatory submission documentation/inquiries
• Conduct risk assessments and lead detailed product/process design reviews
• Develop project and qualification plans to lead projects to meet timelines and budgets
• Responsible for identifying, coordinating, planning, executing, and evaluating value improvement projects at key strategic materials suppliers
• Implementation of cost-effective manufacturing solutions to drive end-to-end manufacturing efficiencies

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent engineering
• Relevant work experience is required
• Ability to use and navigate AutoCad/Inventor is highly desirable
• Candidate must speak fluent English
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Excellent interpersonal skills required
• Achievement of Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation is preferred
• Experience qualifying (Validation & Risk Assessments) materials or processes in automated manufacturing environment is desirable
• Experience with micro-molding, mold design or overall injection molding is preferred
• Working experience with external suppliers to include partnering internationally is preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading projects related to raw materials and molding for inter-ocular lenses, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. Proficient in project management and collaboration with multi-functional teams and external suppliers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Molding/Resin Characterization
• Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt
• AutoCAD/Inventor Proficiency
• Micro-Molding Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Risk Assessment
• Material Qualification
• Injection Molding
• Mold Design

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

• Inter-Ocular Lenses
• Manufacturing Efficiency
• Regulatory Submission
• Value Improvement Projects
• Automated Manufacturing

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Inventor