Lean Process Improvement Engineer - Injection Molding

Currier Plastics, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

Generous PTO

401K Match

Job summary

MOS Plastics Inc., a Currier company, seeks a Process Improvement Engineer to design and improve production processes in a medical-focused environment. You will work on direct equipment interaction, troubleshooting, and lean initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities include observing operations, creating standard work, performing takt calculations, line balancing, and layout design in SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Experience applying TPS and lean in medical device manufacturing.
• Proficient in creating standard work and value stream mapping.
• Skilled in injection molding processes and statistical methods.
• Familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ validation and GMP compliance.
• Experience leading root-cause analysis (5 Why, A3) and training operators.

Responsibilities

• Observe machines, build standard work charts from on-site observations.
• Calculate takt, balance line, set manpower.
• Design stations/layouts in SolidWorks to scale.
• Design error-proofing to prevent defects.
• Run trials and DOE to set process window.
• Lead SMED, cycle time and OEE improvement projects.
• Own validation and capability studies (IQ/OQ/PQ, Gage R&R).
• Lead root-cause investigations and verify effectiveness.
• Train supervisors and operators on new processes.
• Respond to floor escalations during shift.

Skills

TPS

Standard Work

Gage R&R

DOE

5 Why

A3

5S

Value Stream

OEE

SMED

Line Balancing

Jidoka

Poka-yoke

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

MOS Plastics Inc., a Currier company, seeks a Process Improvement Engineer to design and improve production processes in a medical-focused environment. You will work on direct equipment interaction, troubleshooting, and lean initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities include observing operations, creating standard work, performing takt calculations, line balancing, and layout design in SolidWorks.