New Product Development Applications Engineer: Medical Device Molding MRPC Headquarters

Mrpcorp; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MRPC, a Milwaukee-based medical device manufacturer, seeks a New Product Development Applications Engineer focused on thermoplastic and LSR molding. You will build accurate cost estimates, lead launches from quote award to production, and guide customers on manufacturability, acting as the primary technical liaison across Sales, Engineering, tooling suppliers and Operations.

Requirements include 5–10+ years in molding or related roles, ability to read GD&T, and a degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in injection molding, project engineering, estimating or program management.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic injection molding and/or LSR molding.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Bonus points for medical molding experience, Scientific Molding knowledge, ERP/MRP experience, familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA and validation documentation, and SolidWorks CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Win new business with sharp quotes. Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations for thermoplastic and LSR molded products and assemblies.
• Size up every opportunity. Review RFQs, drawings and specifications for feasibility, and analyze tooling, material, labor, packaging and secondary operation costs.
• Own the launch. Lead new product introduction projects from quote award to production launch.
• Bring new tools to life. Coordinate tooling development, mold trials, process validation and launch activities with suppliers and internal teams.
• Keep projects on track. Manage timelines, budgets, risks and action items, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Be the customer's technical partner. Provide DFM recommendations and technical support that make parts better and easier to build.
• Drive continuous improvement. Support cost reduction and CI initiatives that keep MRPC competitive.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Project engineering

Estimating/Costing

Program management

GD&T reading

MS Office Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

ERP/MRP systems

APQP/PPAP/FMEA

Job description

Description

New Product Development Applications Engineer: Medical Device Molding

Reports to: Director of Engineering · Focus: Thermoplastic & LSR new product launches · Type: Full-time, salaried (exempt) · Location: Milwaukee, WI

Join MRPC: Build What's Next in Medical Technology

Make an impact. Grow your career. Shape the future of healthcare.

At MRPC, you'll do more than manufacture products. You'll help create technologies that improve and save lives around the world, maybe even someone you know.

With more than 100 years of manufacturing expertise, MRPC is a growing leader in medical device manufacturing, supporting advanced technologies like robotic-assisted surgery and next-generation healthcare solutions.

Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with advanced technology, solve meaningful challenges, grow your skills, and turn great ideas into action. We're investing in our people, technology, and facilities, and creating opportunities for talented individuals to grow with us.

The Role: Turn Customer Ideas Into Launch-Ready Products

Every new medical device starts with a drawing and a question: can we make it, and what will it cost? As our New Product Development Applications Engineer, you'll have the answers. You'll build accurate cost estimates and quotes, lead new product launches from quote award to production, and guide customers with design-for-manufacturability expertise on thermoplastic and liquid silicone rubber (LSR) molding programs. You'll be the key link between customers, Sales, Engineering, tooling suppliers, Operations and Quality.

What You'll Do

• Win new business with sharp quotes. Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations for thermoplastic and LSR molded products and assemblies.
• Size up every opportunity. Review RFQs, drawings and specifications for feasibility, and analyze tooling, material, labor, packaging and secondary operation costs.
• Own the launch. Lead new product introduction projects from quote award all the way through production launch.
• Bring new tools to life. Coordinate tooling development, mold trials, process validation and launch activities with suppliers and internal teams.
• Keep projects on track. Manage timelines, budgets, risks and action items, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Be the customer's technical partner. Provide DFM recommendations and technical support that make parts better and easier to build.
• Drive continuous improvement. Support cost reduction and CI initiatives that keep MRPC competitive.

What You Bring

• 5-10+ years of experience in injection molding, project engineering, estimating or program management
• Knowledge of thermoplastic injection molding and/or LSR molding
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field preferred
• Bonus points for: medical molding experience, Scientific Molding knowledge, ERP/MRP experience, familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA and validation documentation, and SolidWorks CAD experience

Ready to Build What's Next?

MRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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