Senior Injection Molding Process Leader

Nemera; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemera in the United States seeks an experienced Processing Engineering Lead responsible for installation, validation, ramp-up and lifecycle management of injection molds and molding solutions for medical device components.

You will head multiple injection molding sites, manage project teams, drive process development, ensure quality and safety, and align with Nemera standards while mentoring staff and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 3-5 years of supervisor experience in plastics manufacturing.
• 7+ years of experience in Injection Molding Processing.
• Knowledge of scientific molding methodologies.
• Experience in high-volume injection molding manufacturing.
• Experience qualifying complex, tight-tolerance injection molds.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, etc).
• Clear and organized written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead all injection molding process engineering across multiple sites.
• Manage project-specific Injection team planning and workload monitoring.
• Oversee process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Define recruitment needs, train new hires, and manage team integration.
• Support development of specifications for molding machines, molds, and peripherals.
• Perform equipment and mold qualification per specs and validation plans.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in internal reviews and client meetings.
• Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE as required.

Skills

Injection Molding Processing

Team supervision

DMAIC problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge FDA/ISO

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Nemera in the United States seeks an experienced Processing Engineering Lead responsible for installation, validation, ramp-up and lifecycle management of injection molds and molding solutions for medical device components.

You will head multiple injection molding sites, manage project teams, drive process development, ensure quality and safety, and align with Nemera standards while mentoring staff and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.