Injection Molding Process Engineer – Process Improvement

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

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.