Project Engineer II - Medical Device Molding & Process Lead

SMC Ltd; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Holidays and PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Promotional Opportunities

Training and Career Growth

Job summary

SMC Ltd. is seeking a project-focused engineer to drive development of molds, tooling, processes, and automation from quotation support through validation and transfer to manufacturing.

You will collaborate across teams to ensure timelines meet quoted lead-times, maintain quality and financial targets, and provide technical resource support throughout the project lifecycle. Prior molding and CAD experience is essential, with lean and medical device exposure a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering or a similar degree with 2 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience implementing decoupled molding processes and scientific molding techniques.
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods, including workflow, layout, assembly, and production equipment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects.
• Team player with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of 3D CAD software.
• SolidWorks experience.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience within the medical device industry.
• Experience with lean manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop project molds, tooling, processes, automation, fixtures, EOAT, and secondary equipment with internal/external resources.
• Develop project timelines that support quoted lead-times and align with customer validation requirements.
• Manage projects to meet quality and financial objectives for customers.
• Apply project management techniques; act as a technical resource to customers.
• Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles and customer specs.
• Provide input on product design, materials, mold design, manufacturing, and validations.
• Ensure mold/process/testing supports robust manufacturing processes.
• Define DOE objectives and resolve issues.
• Prepare validation reports and DMRS; ensure documentation is up-to-date at RTM.
• Support project post-RTM and resolve issues as needed.
• Maintain safe work environment per policies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Decoupled Molding

Scientific Molding

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Leadership

Medical Device

Lean Manufacturing

Education

B.S. in Plastics Engineering or Similar Degree

Two-year Post-High-School Diploma (+6 yrs exp)

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD Software

Job description

SMC Ltd. is seeking a project-focused engineer to drive development of molds, tooling, processes, and automation from quotation support through validation and transfer to manufacturing.

You will collaborate across teams to ensure timelines meet quoted lead-times, maintain quality and financial targets, and provide technical resource support throughout the project lifecycle. Prior molding and CAD experience is essential, with lean and medical device exposure a plus.