Supplier Development Engineer - Plastics SME

Proclinical; Acton (MA); In loco; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Proclinical seeks a Supplier Development Engineer (Contract) in Acton, MA, to lead injection molding tooling and part design improvements for medical device manufacturing. You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize processes, reduce lead times, and ensure high quality.

The role requires hands-on development of molding solutions, experience with plastics, silicone processes, DFM and mold flow analysis, and willingness to travel up to 25–40% as needed.

Competenze

• Degree in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field).
• Expertise in plastics injection mold tooling and part design.
• Knowledge of silicone manufacturing processes and scientific injection molding.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and risk assessment/mitigation planning.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, operations, and supplier teams.
• Ability to lead tooling programs and navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with injection molding processes, medical polymers, silicone processing methods, and cavity pressure sensors.
• Familiarity with injection molding cells, machines, tools, hot runner systems, automation, and vision systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management software.
• Six Sigma process improvement experience or certification is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (15-25%, up to 40% as needed).

Mansioni

• Serve as the plastics SME for injection molding tooling and part design.
• Provide guidance to suppliers on optimizing silicone parts and tooling for scalable manufacturing.
• Utilize tooling design and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) programs to standardize and optimize tools.
• Conduct mold flow analyses, create risk assessment reports, and propose design improvements.
• Review and refine plastic part designs for optimal performance and manufacturability.
• Develop and implement standardized systems and policies for tool management, including acceptance processes, design specifications, and lessons learned.
• Plan and execute tool kick-offs based on component demands and production ramp-up needs.
• Collaborate with commodity managers to identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Actively participate in DFM projects to support efficient scaling of operations.
• Work closely with suppliers to understand and improve manufacturing processes for plastic components.
• Promote the use of cavity pressure technology across the global supply base.
• Specify and review designs for equipment, tooling, materials, and part designs.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve technical challenges related to molding.
• Lead the design and implementation of complete molding cells, including automation and vision inspection systems.
• Stay updated on advancements in molding technology and propose innovative solutions.
• Ensure suppliers have accurate prints and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Injection molding

Plastics

Supplier collaboration

Root cause analysis

DFM

Six Sigma

Travel readiness

Communication

Tooling program leadership

Mold automation/vision systems

MS Office

Project management software

Formazione

Engineering degree (Plastics/Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Strumenti

MS Office

Mold flow analysis

Vision inspection systems

Project management software

Descrizione del lavoro

Supplier Development Engineer - Contract - Acton, MA

Are you an injection molding expert ready to shape the future of medical device manufacturing through cutting-edge tooling, automation, and process innovation?

Proclinical is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer with expertise in plastics and injection molding to join a dynamic team in MA.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert (SME) for injection molding tooling and part design, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce lead times, and enhance product quality.

This position requires hands-on involvement in developing robust injection molding solutions, driving process improvements, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to support high-volume medical device production.

Skills & Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field).
• Expertise in plastics injection mold tooling and part design.
• Knowledge of silicone manufacturing processes and scientific injection molding.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and risk assessment/mitigation planning.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, operations, and supplier teams.
• Ability to lead tooling programs and navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with injection molding processes, medical polymers, silicone processing methods, and cavity pressure sensors.
• Familiarity with injection molding cells, machines, tools, hot runner systems, automation, and vision systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management software.
• Six Sigma process improvement experience or certification is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (15-25%, up to 40% as needed).

The Supplier Development Engineer's responsibilities will be:

• Serve as the plastics SME for injection molding tooling and part design.
• Provide guidance to suppliers on optimizing silicone parts and tooling for scalable manufacturing.
• Utilize tooling design and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) programs to standardize and optimize tools.
• Conduct mold flow analyses, create risk assessment reports, and propose design improvements.
• Review and refine plastic part designs for optimal performance and manufacturability.
• Develop and implement standardized systems and policies for tool management, including acceptance processes, design specifications, and lessons learned.
• Plan and execute tool kick-offs based on component demands and production ramp-up needs.
• Collaborate with commodity managers to identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Actively participate in DFM projects to support efficient scaling of operations.
• Work closely with suppliers to understand and improve manufacturing processes for plastic components.
• Promote the use of cavity pressure technology across the global supply base.
• Specify and review designs for equipment, tooling, materials, and part designs.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve technical challenges related to molding.
• Lead the design and implementation of complete molding cells, including automation and vision inspection systems.
• Stay updated on advancements in molding technology and propose innovative solutions.
• Ensure suppliers have accurate prints and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Perform other duties as assigned.