Manufacturing Process Engineer II

Socket.dev; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nissha Medical Technologies seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer II to advance plastics processing, injection molding tooling, and manufacturing development. You will evaluate processes, lead trials, and help ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Applicants should have a Plastics Engineering degree with several years of molding experience, CAD proficiency, and strong collaboration skills to work across teams and with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering.
• 3+ years plastics processing experience (molding/extrusion).
• 2+ years injection molding process and tooling experience.
• Experience designing and conducting engineering trials and writing reports.
• Ability to plan activities, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Trained in CAD.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow quality system procedures to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Demonstrate knowledge of NMT quality standards in practice.
• Participate in material selection, part design reviews, and processing equipment selection.
• Participate in mold tooling design reviews and support mold flow analysis.
• Safely operate injection molding equipment for setup, trials, process development, validation and troubleshooting.
• Write process validation protocols and reports.
• Lead limited scope process development or continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate process activities with required groups within the organization.
• Produce work instructions and train Production personnel on new molding processes.

Skills

Injection molding process

Mold tooling

Process validation

Engineering trials

CAD

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer II

About Nissha Medical Technologies

Nissha Medical Technologies (NMT) is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) where people, purpose, and technology come together to advance healthcare. Headquartered in the United States, NMT is the medical devices business unit and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissha Co., Ltd., a publicly traded Japanese company based in Kyoto, Japan (TSE: 7915).

Across our global organization, our teams collaborate to design and manufacture innovative medical devices and solutions that make a real difference in patients’ lives. We partner closely with our customers to solve complex challenges, move ideas forward, and support products from concept through commercialization. Our work spans patient monitoring, surgical and interventional solutions, precision components, and emerging technologies, all grounded in a strong culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

At Nissha Medical Technologies, we believe our success is driven by our people. We foster an environment where curiosity is encouraged, teamwork is valued, and individuals are empowered to grow their skills and careers. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, collaboration, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare, you’ll find a place to belong at NMT.

What You Will Do

The Manufacturing Process Engineer II is an intermediate plastics processing engineer supporting product design, tooling design, manufacturing development, and manufacturing. This position knows the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of injection molding, mold tooling and equipment, and engineering plastics to daily operations. They are skilled in operating injection molding equipment and performing molding process development, validation, and troubleshooting. This role works under supervision with limited responsibility performing process engineering work that is varied and difficult in nature. Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required. Typically reports to a Senior Process Engineer or Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(other duties may be assigned)

• Follow Employee guidelines and Quality System Regulations as defined by Nissha Medical Technologies practices, policies and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that customer requirements and industry standards and regulations are met.

• Demonstrate knowledge and act in accordance with NMT’s Employee Guidelines and applicable quality standards as outlined in NMT’s Quality Manual.

• Participate in plastic material selection, molded part design reviews, and processing equipment selection.
• Participate in mold tooling design reviews. Conduct mold flow analysis to support tooling design.
• Safely operate injection molding equipment to perform equipment set-ups, molding trials, process development, process characterization, process validation and process trouble shooting.
• Perform and document injection mold and process equipment installation qualifications (IQ).
• Perform and document molding process development, process characterization, and operational qualifications (OQ) per company procedures.
• Write protocols and reports documenting process validation activities and results.
• May lead limited scope process development, material change or continuous improvement activities or projects.
• Evaluate process results versus manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule process activities with various required groups within organization.
• Produce production work instructions and train Production personnel on new molding processes and procedures.
• Participate in project teams and conference calls while representing company to the customer.
• Support Manufacturing and Development operations with job set-ups and troubleshooting.
• Abide by all safety and security rules set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.

• Regular attendance is required.

What You Bring

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering
• 3 or more years’ experience in Plastics processing (i.e. molding or extrusion)
• 2 or more years’ hands-on injection molding process and tooling experience
• Experience designing and conducting engineering trials and writing reports.
• Ability to plan activities, work independently and complete work on schedule
• Trained in CAD
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Efficient management of time and resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Medical Device manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Prior experience assisting with process documentation, IQ/OQ activities, or process troubleshooting (preferred).
• Experience in a regulated environment, such as ISO and FDA QSR (preferred).
• Advanced degree in Engineering (preferred)
  

Professional Traits We Value

• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Problem-solving ability

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 annual. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

In addition, Nissha Medical Technologies offers a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nissha Medical Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.