Molding Process Engineering Manager

Röchling Medical; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Medical Rochester is seeking an experienced Molding Process Engineering Manager to lead all injection molding process engineering and validation activities. You will standardize robust molding processes, ensure tooling readiness, and drive continuous improvement in quality and OEE within a cleanroom manufacturing setting.

As a leader, you will develop and manage a team of Molding Process Engineers and Setup Technicians, overseeing mold trials, parameter development, and IQ/OQ/PQ

Qualifications

• Injection molding process development, optimization, and technical leadership.
• Scientific molding principles and data-driven process characterization.
• Knowledge of injection molding machines, tooling, and automation interfaces.
• Ability to lead, communicate, and solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Prioritize multiple initiatives and drive projects to completion.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Minitab, and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Molding Process Engineers and Technicians.
• Drive injection molding process development, standardization, and optimization.
• Own process validation and production readiness, including IQ/OQ/PQ execution.
• Manage status, risks, and improvement plans for molding processes.

Education

Bachelors in Plastics Engineering or Engineering

Advanced technical experience in injection molding

Scientific molding certification

Lean manufacturing / Continuous improvement experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Minitab

SolidWorks

Job description

Röchling Medical is a preferred supplier and development partner to leading pharmaceutical, biotech and medical technology companies worldwide. At six locations in Germany, USA and China, we develop and manufacture tailor-made pharmaceutical packaging and administration solutions, consumables for medical diagnostics as well as sophisticated components and assemblies for medical devices under clean room conditions.

The Rochester location is Röchling Medical's center of excellence for the production of surgical forceps for minimally invasive electrosurgical devices and also offers a broad portfolio of plastic injection molded parts and value-added assembly work for the medical industry. With its technical expertise, the team in Rochester is able to support customers as a contract manufacturer for the entire product lifecycle from concept to complete approved medical device.

Job Summary

The Molding Process Engineering Manager leads and owns all injection molding process engineering and validation activities, including process development, troubleshooting, and equipment optimization. This role establishes and standardizes robust molding processes, ensures production readiness of tooling and equipment, and drives continuous improvement in quality, OEE, and overall operational performance through best practices and scientific molding principles.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Molding Process Engineers and Molding Setup Technicians, ensuring technical capability, performance, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Lead injection molding process development, standardization, and optimization to ensure robust, repeatable, and efficient production using scientific molding principles and best practices.
• Own process validation and production readiness, including mold trials, parameter development, and IQ/OQ/PQ execution, ensuring quality, compliance, and manufacturability.
• status, risks, and improvement plans related to molding processes.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in injection molding process development, optimization, and technical leadership.
• Strong command of scientific molding principles, including data-driven process characterization, control, and optimization.
• Deep working knowledge of injection molding machines, tooling, and peripheral equipment, including automation interfaces.
• Proven ability to lead, communicate, and solve complex technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives while driving projects to completion in a fast-paced operation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Minitab, SolidWorks, and other relevant engineering and statistical analysis tools.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering or Engineering; advanced technical experience in injection molding considered.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in injection molding, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Scientific molding certification preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer and in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Visual acuity required for inspections, color differentiation, and review of electronic and printed documentation.
• Manufacturing environment requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye protection.
• Exposure to elevated noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Work in a cleanroom environment, including gowning and adherence to sanitation requirements.

Roechling Medical Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RMR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.