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Injection Molding Engineer

Injection Molding Engineer

Planet PharmaLibertyville, IL, US
2 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Short term need through March 2026

Summary :

The Engineer, based in Libertyville, IL will support Operations, Contract Manufacturing, Global Engineering, New Product Development (NPD) and Research and Development (R&D). The Engineer is responsible for leading project teams and individuals through effective use of project management skills, process development, and providing technical expertise in injection molding and related technologies. Responsibilities include project management, development and improvement of processes, coordinating and conducting process experiments and related testing. Procurement of tooling and Instillation Qualification (IQ) Operational Qualification (OQ) and the Process Qualification (PQ) of new molds.

Leadership :

  • Support project teams or individuals, using direct or indirect influence techniques, to support clients’ needs
  • Coordinate project activities across multi-functional and cross-geographical teams to meet project deliverables
  • Frequently demonstrate highly technical and professional competencies on medium to high profile projects

Project Management :

  • Prepare project scope definitions and cost estimates
  • Use systematic techniques to break technical projects into fundamental task requirements and manage project goals, tasks, and schedules
  • Obtain (negotiate for) resources as needed, communicate direction to team members, assign tasks as appropriate, and ensure that commitments are met
  • Works with internal and external resources to complete projects
  • Monitor project progress to anticipate problems and develop solutions before they become critical, and use clearly understood metrics to report progress to management
  • Prepare reports or financial justifications for financial authorization and effectively communicate the results to management

    • Process Development :

  • Develop process concepts and alternatives and prepare formal written justifications for financial authorization
  • Coordinate the design and testing of pilot or mockup processes for proof of concept work
  • Create process specifications, request for quotations, factory acceptance plans, validation plans, and other relevant documentation to support process introductions
  • Complete process development and testing through the use of a systematic process employing DOEs and utilizing decoupled modeling principles and other relevant techniques
  • Complete product or subassembly testing in support of process or product development
  • Introduce new, validated processes to support NPD, R&D, Operations, or other clients
  • Frequently demonstrates technical and professional competencies on projects

    • Technical Support :

  • Provide technical support for NPD, R&D, Contract Manufacturing, and Operations in the design and development of new plastic injection molded part design to insure manufacturability
  • Possess and frequently employ technical competence to deliver business results

    • Business Acumen :

  • Use sound business principles to evaluate alternatives and provide technical direction

    • Molding Emphasis :

  • Creates molding concepts and original mold designs, provides specialized molding problem solving, and integrates total molding systems
  • Create detailed quotes for new production equipment to support the manufacturing of molded components
  • Understands general injection molding materials and applies that knowledge in process and product development
  • Ability to identify mold related defects / issues by assessing mold / process and or part design, provide detailed direction to resolve defects and issues
  • Knowledge of injection molding systems including : Chillers, temperature controllers, injection molding presses and service (water / electrical) requirements

    • Essential Functions of the role :

  • Prolonged sitting at desk or in meetings
  • Verbal communications, both written and listening
  • Computer key board operation
  • Bending
  • Climbing
  • Lifting (20 lbs)

    • Work Experience Requirements :

  • Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience in the procurement and qualification of new molds in a related industry

    • Education Requirements :

  • BSME / EE / Chem E or equivalent required

    • Specialized Skills / Technical Knowledge :

    Mandatory :

  • Basic PC and MS Office proficiency
  • CAD software proficiency
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

    • Preferred :

  • Familiarity with DOE techniques, statistical analysis tools, and / or DFM principles
  • 3D CAD skills with SolidWorks experience
  • Familiarity with scientific molding principles
  • Hands on experience in a mold making, molding process development, and molding environment
  • Plastic part design experience
  • Medical device manufacturing experience preferred
  • FDA, ISO experience preferred
  • ASQ Green / Black Belt Certification preferred
  • DFM principals preferred

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