Molding Engineer

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc. is seeking a Molding Engineer with hands-on plastic injection molding experience to advance process development, tooling, equipment, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, management, and vendors to optimize processes, equipment, tooling, quality, and production efficiency. The role covers project development from concept to production, with a focus on solving complex molding challenges, validating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field preferred; significant relevant process engineering experience may substitute.
• Minimum 3 Years Of Plastic Injection Mold Processing Experience.
• Strong experience in plastic injection molding and process development.
• Experience with tooling design, installation, and validation.
• Experience in process engineering and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding equipment and tooling.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, start-up, qualification, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support for projects from conception through production.
• Develop engineering specifications for new equipment and process improvements.
• Create, modify, and maintain engineering drawings and project documentation.
• Manage project timelines, resources, costs, and deliverables.
• Support installation, start-up, qualification, and validation of equipment and tooling.
• Perform process development for new and existing injection molds.
• Design, execute, and analyze engineering studies.
• Provide engineering guidance to optimize plant, machinery, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Support electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications.
• Coordinate and perform equipment validations and process engineering evaluations.
• Manage plant and capital engineering projects and maintain appropriate project documentation.
• Improve processes and procedures to enhance product quality, reduce costs, minimize scrap, and improve cycle times and efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise and engineering support to plant personnel.
• Evaluate vendor proposals, specifications, manuals, and technical information for feasibility.
• Support installation of new products, tooling, and related processes.
• Investigate tooling and process problems and recommend product or process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Provide training and technical guidance on special equipment and processes when required.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and manufacturing practices applicable to plastic injection molding.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment while following company quality and safety procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Job description

About The Company

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc. is a global consulting and staffing partner established in 2014, serving the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotech, and IT industries across the USA, Canada, and India. We provide specialized consulting and staffing solutions across Quality & Validation, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Management, and IT, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions that drive growth, operational excellence, and long-term client success.

Position

Molding Engineer

Location

Arizona

Duration

Long Term

Job Overview

We are seeking a Molding Engineer with hands-on plastic injection molding experience to support process development, tooling, equipment, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role will support projects from conception through production and work closely with engineering, manufacturing, management, and vendors to optimize processes, equipment, tooling, quality, and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on engineering support for projects from conception through production.


• Develop engineering specifications for new equipment and process improvements.


• Create, modify, and maintain engineering drawings and project documentation.


• Manage project timelines, resources, costs, and deliverables.


• Support installation, start‑up, qualification, and validation of equipment and tooling.


• Perform process development for new and existing injection molds.


• Design, execute, and analyze engineering studies.


• Provide engineering guidance to optimize plant, machinery, tooling, and manufacturing processes.


• Support electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design modifications.


• Coordinate and perform equipment validations and process engineering evaluations.


• Manage plant and capital engineering projects and maintain appropriate project documentation.


• Improve processes and procedures to enhance product quality, reduce costs, minimize scrap, and improve cycle times and efficiency.


• Provide technical expertise and engineering support to plant personnel.


• Evaluate vendor proposals, specifications, manuals, and technical information for feasibility.


• Support installation of new products, tooling, and related processes.


• Investigate tooling and process problems and recommend product or process improvements.


• Support continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.


• Provide training and technical guidance on special equipment and processes when required.


• Stay current with emerging technologies and manufacturing practices applicable to plastic injection molding.


• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment while following company quality and safety procedures.

Required 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 3 Years Of Plastic Injection Mold Processing Experience.


• Strong experience in plastic injection molding and process development.


• Experience with tooling design, installation, and validation.


• Experience in process engineering and continuous improvement.


• Hands‑on experience with injection molding equipment and tooling.


• Experience supporting equipment installation, start‑up, qualification, and validation.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, management, vendors, and internal customers.


• Strong project management, documentation, and communication skills.

Stark Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.