Senior Medical Molding Engineer - Process & Innovation

OKAY Industries; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OKAY Industries in New Britain, CT, seeks a Plastic Engineer to lead and manage new mold builds, process development, improvements, and the associated quality systems for medical molding. You will report directly to the Director of Applications Development.

The role focuses on creating robust molding processes using DOEs, ensuring molds are efficient and maintainable, and resolving production issues to support a world-class molding operation for AVNA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in molding.
• Molding process development.
• Molded medical component qualifications.
• Experience with machine automation is preferred.
• BS in Plastic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead new program launches with molded components, including protocols and process documents.
• Develop robust molding processes through DOEs.
• Ensure new molds are efficient, capable, and maintainable for long-term production.
• Resolve production issues as they occur.
• Drive for total customer satisfaction, both internal and external.
• Monitor performance by measuring and analyzing results/variances and initiate corrective actions.
• Seek to understand all facets of the manufacturing process before implementing change.
• Create plans that monitor and understand success post-implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Safety focus

Continuous improvement

Education

BS in Plastic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD

PFMEA

PPAPs

Job description

OKAY Industries in New Britain, CT, seeks a Plastic Engineer to lead and manage new mold builds, process development, improvements, and the associated quality systems for medical molding. You will report directly to the Director of Applications Development.

The role focuses on creating robust molding processes using DOEs, ensuring molds are efficient and maintainable, and resolving production issues to support a world-class molding operation for AVNA.