
Hybrid Sr Manufacturing Engineer Injection Molding - Exton, PA (United States) en dsm-firmenich
dsm-firmenich · Exton, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Senior
- Oficina en Exton
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Injection Molding
Exton, PA
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Injection Molding will provide technical leadership in machine design, process development, and polymer processing to support the scale-up and commercialization of new and existing injection molding processes. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in polymer processing, with hands-on experience in injection molding of high-performance thermoplastics. This role will direct or participate in project teams within the PMP/project management process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of injection molded products, with a focus on thermoplastic polyurethane and polyesters
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality and Manufacturing teams to scale up new molding processes from lab/pilot scale to commercial production
- Evaluate polymer material properties and performance under various processing conditions to ensure consistent, high-quality product output
- Identify and implement process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and strategies to enhance production efficiency and throughput
- Develop and manage project plans for process development activities to generate process design information for scale-up and evaluate process technical risks
- Support installation, commissioning, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and troubleshooting of new injection molding equipment and tooling
- Familiarity with analytical methods (DSC, TGA, rheometry) and mechanical testing to support process understanding and material selection
- Provide technical expertise and support for both new process introductions and current molding processes to ensure operational excellence
- Update process documentation within the Engineering Change Notice process
- Support Manufacturing Excellence (MSA, OEE, IP, IER, and DICI)
- Review & approve MOCs & ECNs
- Review, disposition, & approve non-conformance reports, deviations, rework orders, engineering test files (ETF), design control & risk management reports
We Bring:
- A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- A place to grow and develop
- A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
- The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation
- The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business
You Bring:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer, Materials Science, or related discipline)
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in the medical device or related industry, with a strong focus on industrial manufacturing
- Demonstrated expertise in supporting application and process development as a specialist in thermoplastic injection molding
- Strong understanding of injection molding (including the ability to provide mold development and design review input), tooling design, and downstream processing
- Hands-on experience with high-temperature polymer processing and working in a cleanroom or controlled environment is highly preferred
- Demonstrated experience in scientific injection molding techniques and in-depth knowledge of mold flow analysis are highly desirable
- Proficient in the use of MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Minitab, CAD Software, and SharePoint
- Demonstrated project management experience. Ability to apply Project Management techniques according to PMP
- Extensive knowledge and expertise working with Engineering & Quality tools (Statistics, Lean Six Sigma, DFM, DOE)
- Working knowledge and experience working with the Regulatory pathways associated with IDE, 510k, PMA, & CE including the associated ISO & ASTM standards
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred