Senior Injection Molding Engineer – GMP & Process Improvement

Abbott Laboratories; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Richmond, IN is seeking a mold and process expert focused on food-packaging GMP compliance and continuous process improvement. You will own molding windows, lead validations, and drive quality with scientific molding methods.

You will coordinate mold design and maintenance, mentor technicians, and manage cross-functional projects to deliver on-time tooling and capacity expansions in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of injection molding experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Direct experience with mold design fundamentals and mold maintenance programs.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of presses, hot runner systems, auxiliaries, and automation.
• Demonstrated project management with on-time execution of tooling or process changes.
• Lean Six Sigma tools (Green Belt preferred).
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP principles, and food-packaging manufacturing practices.
• Strong ability to coach and teach technicians on processes, safety, and GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize injection molding process windows to meet safety, quality, and OEE targets.
• Lead IQ/OQ/PQ validations, capability studies, and golden setup documentation.
• Apply SPC, DOE, and scientific molding principles to reduce scrap and drive consistent quality.
• Influence mold design with toolmakers and manage preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mold issues and coordinate timely repairs.
• Lead mold transfers, tool qualifications, press installations, and capacity expansions.
• Build and manage project timelines with deliverables and risks.
• Deliver hands-on support to technicians and train on GMP expectations.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Troubleshooting presses

Coaching technicians

Food-packaging GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Plastics Engineering or related field

Tools

Moldflow/Sigmasoft

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Richmond, IN is seeking a mold and process expert focused on food-packaging GMP compliance and continuous process improvement. You will own molding windows, lead validations, and drive quality with scientific molding methods.

You will coordinate mold design and maintenance, mentor technicians, and manage cross-functional projects to deliver on-time tooling and capacity expansions in a high-volume environment.