Senior Process Engineer – Injection Molding

Hamilton Medical; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Medical is seeking a Senior Process Engineer specializing in injection molding. The role involves developing and sustaining injection molding operations, managing capacity expansion, and delivering continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience and strong problem-solving skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding.
• Strong expertise in Scientific Molding principles.
• Capable of writing detailed technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement injection molding lines.
• Coordinate projects and manage capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations.

Skills

Process development

Troubleshooting

Project Management

3D CAD skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Creo

Microsoft Project

Job description

Company Overview

Hamilton Medical was founded in 1983 with a clear mission: to enhance the lives of patients on respirators and support the caregivers who serve them. Our focus is on developing ventilation technologies that prioritize safety, effectiveness, and lung protection. We are dedicated to easing the burden on healthcare professionals who work tirelessly every day, helping critically ill patients recover and regain their health. We are committed to helping medical teams deliver the best respiratory care ‑ to anyone, anywhere.

Responsibilities

Hamilton Medical, Inc. is looking for a Senior Process Engineer who specializes in injection molding that will be responsible for developing, integrating, and sustaining injection molding operations. The primary focus of this role is to plan and implement injection molding lines, lead efforts to manage capacity expansion, and drive continuous improvement projects in safety, quality, delivery, and cost of injection molding. This role also owns performance and reliability of molding equipment and the development of optimal process parameters. Project work includes coordinating with external suppliers to design and procure molds, performing detailed cost analysis to deliver the best business case, and leading offers to vertically integrate components which are currently outsourced. A leading candidate collaborates exceptionally with multiple teams (Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance) and is regularly involved in Cross-functional project management.

Other Job Duties Include:

• Production Line Setup and Support:
  • Design/modify precision medical molding & inspection lines and equipment
  • Provides expertise in process parameter development for optimal equipment run conditionals for high and stable yield
  • Manage start-up, debug, and commission of new manufacturing processes
  • Equipment life cycle management including upgrades, replacement, and decommissioning
  • Drive continuous improvement activities again measurable targets in quality, delivery, and cost
  • Provide technical support/troubleshooting to injection molding operations
  • Manage and execute new mold validations through our internal processes including writing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols to qualify new equipment and processes
  • Support product life cycle management including product design changes, material changes, Supplier Notice of Change (SNC) assessments, specification changes, etc.
• Project Management:
  • Manage capital projects both directly and through coordinating engineers
  • Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
  • Prepare estimates for various tasks and projects
• Technical Documentation and Regulatory Compliance:
  • Demonstrate proactive communication and problem solving
  • Responsible for always adhering to FDA regulations
  • Adhering to and maintaining all department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), forms, and logbooks
  • Generate technical documents, reports, equipment specifications, and interpret technical drawings/schematics
  • Establish, maintain, and ensure compliance to process Control Plan per PFMEA

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • Detailed understanding of plastics molding-related process variables and their impact on throughput, quality, and yield rate
  • Knowledge of and subject matter expertise of Scientific Molding/De-coupled Molding concepts is required
  • Strong knowledge on process development and troubleshooting (Scientific molding principles)
  • Programming/troubleshooting experience with automation controls, automated assembly, control systems, PLC’s, HMI’s, Servo’s, and vision inspection systems is a plus
  • Capable of writing detailed technical specifications to ensure process and product capability, set-up, and calibration procedures, and support the development and implementation of equipment standards to insure ease of operation, safety, and maintainability
  • Strong project Management skills and experience
  • Strong to expert-level 3D CAD skills, including advanced surfacing and large assemblies

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering Required (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or Polymer Science degrees are preferred)
• 10+ years of direct hands-on experience with injection molding, including injection molding process development, machine selection & setup and mold design and/or mold construction
• Experience deploying Continuous Flow Manufacturing, lean principles, and statistic control
• Preferred Qualifications
  • FDA manufacturing preferred
  • Experience with Creo a plus
  • Six Sigma Certification or industry standard equivalent is a plus
  • Experience with Microsoft Project software a plus

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Commitment to sustainable design
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more)
• Solid Stable Company
• Drug free workplace

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