Senior Project Manager, Medical Plastics & Molding

SMC Ltd; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to oversee development from quotation support through transfer to Manufacturing. You will coordinate molds, tooling, processes and validations, and act as primary technical interface with customers.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (plastics preferred), 7+ years in plastics/injection molding, strong communication and CAD skills, and hands-on leadership. On-site in Santa Rosa, CA with robust quality and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, plastics preferred.
• Seven years of experience in the plastics industry, preferably injection molding.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for sensitive situations.
• Strong proposal writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to exercise strong judgment in analyzing and solving problems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead small development projects and support the SMC project team on development or sustaining projects.
• Research, design, and develop molds, tooling, processes, automation, fixtures, EOAT, etc.
• Primary interface with customers and effective internal/ external communication.
• Develop project timelines aligned with quoted lead-times and validation requirements.
• Manage projects to meet customer deliverables, quality, and financial targets.
• Use project management techniques: action items, meeting minutes, priorities.
• Gather product requirements from customers and be primary technical interface.
• Review product designs for compliance with engineering standards and specs.
• Provide technical support in design, materials, mold design, manufacturing, and validations.
• Ensure testing leads to robust processes and DOE objectives; write reports.
• Develop Device Master Record (DMR) and ensure documentation readiness for RTM.
• On-site attendance at our Santa Rosa, CA facility.
• Post-RTM support and issue resolution.
• Maintain a safe work environment following policies.
• Coordinate with operations for product release to manufacturing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organized

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Presentation skills

Judgment

3D CAD

SolidWorks

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

SMC Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to oversee development from quotation support through transfer to Manufacturing. You will coordinate molds, tooling, processes and validations, and act as primary technical interface with customers.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (plastics preferred), 7+ years in plastics/injection molding, strong communication and CAD skills, and hands-on leadership. On-site in Santa Rosa, CA with robust quality and safety focus.