Molding Engineer

United Pharma; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma seeks an experienced Process Engineer to support automated assembly and injection molding across product lines, from concept to production. You will install equipment, start-up, validate, and generate engineering specifications while managing timelines and budgets.

The role requires at least three years of plastic injection mold processing experience, a science/engineering degree, and a track record in process development, validation, and continuous improvement using Lean Sigma and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Significant relevant process engineering experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Minimum three years of plastic injection mold processing experience required

Responsibilities

• Support automated assembly and injection molding manufacturing across various product lines.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for projects from conception through production, including equipment installation, start-up, and qualification.
• Develop engineering specifications, maintain drawings and project timelines, and manage project tasks, resources, costs, and deliverables.
• Perform process development for new and existing molds and design, execute, and analyze engineering studies.
• Optimize plant machinery, tooling, and manufacturing processes through electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications.
• Coordinate and perform equipment validations and process engineering evaluations.
• Manage plant and capital projects, maintain project documentation, and support delivery on time and within budget.
• Improve manufacturing processes to reduce scrap and cycle times, increase efficiency, and eliminate waste.
• Research vendor proposals, specifications, manuals, and new technologies to evaluate design feasibility and applications.
• Support installation of new products, tooling, and related processes; investigate tooling and process issues; and recommend product or process improvements.
• Provide technical expertise and training to plant personnel.
• Support Lean Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Travel up to 10%, or up to 26 business days per year.
• Work scheduled hours and irregular hours as needed to complete assignments.

Skills

Plastic injection mold processing

Process development

Project management

Equipment installation

Validation and qualification

Lean Sigma

Six Sigma

Electrical design

Mechanical design

Pneumatic design

Hydraulic design

Communication

RJG Master Molder (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

• Support automated assembly and injection molding manufacturing across various product lines.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for projects from conception through production, including equipment installation, start-up, and qualification.
• Develop engineering specifications, maintain drawings and project timelines, and manage project tasks, resources, costs, and deliverables.
• Perform process development for new and existing molds and design, execute, and analyze engineering studies.
• Optimize plant machinery, tooling, and manufacturing processes through electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications.
• Coordinate and perform equipment validations and process engineering evaluations.
• Manage plant and capital projects, maintain project documentation, and support delivery on time and within budget.
• Improve manufacturing processes to reduce scrap and cycle times, increase efficiency, and eliminate waste.
• Research vendor proposals, specifications, manuals, and new technologies to evaluate design feasibility and applications.
• Support installation of new products, tooling, and related processes; investigate tooling and process issues; and recommend product or process improvements.
• Provide technical expertise and training to plant personnel.
• Support Lean Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Travel up to 10%, or up to 26 business days per year.
• Work scheduled hours and irregular hours as needed to complete assignments.

Most Important Skills Needed:

• Plastic injection mold processing and process development.
• Automated assembly and injection molding manufacturing.
• Engineering project management from conception through production.
• Equipment installation, start-up, validation, and qualification.
• Engineering studies, process evaluations, and troubleshooting.
• Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications.
• Engineering specifications, technical drawings, project documentation, and timeline management.
• Lean Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Process improvement focused on scrap reduction, cycle-time improvement, efficiency, and waste elimination.
• Experience with software, hardware, and vision technology.
• Strong communication, organization, project management, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• RJG Master Molder certification preferred.
• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Significant relevant process engineering experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Minimum three years of plastic injection mold processing experience required