Process Engineer - Medical Injection Molding

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device sector is seeking a Process Engineer specializing in injection molding. This role involves optimizing processes, troubleshooting issues, and supporting molding operations for life-saving devices. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and relevant hands-on experience. The company is rapidly expanding and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and flexible PTO

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on injection molding experience in medical or cleanroom environments.
• Strong understanding of molding equipment and cycle time optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day process support for injection molding, with ~80% of time spent on the floor.
• Troubleshoot molding issues and lead root cause investigations.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma projects focused on reducing scrap.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process Optimization

Lean Methodology

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Injection Molding

Scientific Molding

Job description

Process Engineer - Medical Injection Molding

Process Engineer - Medical Injection Molding

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Recruiter Focused in Plastics Injection Molding and Extrusion | Leveraging a Bachelors in Plastics Engineering and Hands-On Industry Experience

PROCESS ENGINEER – MEDICAL MOLDING

Step into a fast-paced, hands-on engineering role where you’ll directly support molding operations for life-saving medical devices. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on the floor, enjoys technical troubleshooting, and has a passion for optimizing process performance. The company is growing quickly — with plans to double in size over the next two years — and is looking for engineers who want to grow with it.

**This role is being advertised in larger cities for confidentiality purposes, however, it may not be the exact location of the actual facility.**

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead day-to-day process support for injection molding, with ~80% of time spent on the floor.
• Troubleshoot molding issues, support tool changeovers, and lead root cause investigations.
• Develop and optimize process windows using scientific molding and DOE methodology.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma projects focused on reducing scrap and improving efficiency.
• Own validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new tools, presses, and materials.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Plastics or Chemical Engineering preferred).
• 4+ years of hands-on injection molding experience in medical or cleanroom environments.
• Strong understanding of molding equipment, auxiliary systems, tonnage, and cycle time optimization.
• Background in scientific molding and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Certifications such as RJG, Paulson, or AIM preferred.

BENEFITS:

• Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and flexible PTO
• Relocation assistance available

This role is being advertised in larger cities for confidentiality purposes, however, it may not be the exact location of the actual facility.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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