Injection Molding Process Engineer I

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job title: Injection Molding Process Engineer I

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months

Interviews: 2 Interviews (phone screen/ onsite interview)

Working Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

Pay rate - $30/hr. - $40/hr.

Job Description:

• The Injection Molding Process Engineer is responsible for leading process development, optimization, and continuous improvement activities within our injection molding operations.
• This role supports our vision of becoming a center of excellence for medical grade molding by applying scientific molding principles, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving high quality, data driven manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead injection molding process development, optimization, and documentation activities to support production efficiency and product quality.
• Apply scientific molding techniques to achieve consistent part quality, reduce defects, and optimize cycle times.
• Conduct molding validations (IQ, OQ, PQ) in accordance with medical device regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Troubleshoot molding issues using structured problem solving tools, including root cause analysis and FMEA.
• Maintain accurate and detailed process documentation to ensure traceability, audit readiness, and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, R&D, Regulatory, and Production teams to support new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using SPC, DOE, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Review and interpret AutoCAD/SolidWorks drawings to support tooling, process setup, and engineering changes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2-4 years of experience in plastic injection molding, preferably within the medical device industry.
• Completion of a Scientific Molding course (e.g., RJG Fundamentals of Systematic Molding) preferred.
• Strong understanding of medical grade polymers, molding equipment, and process control methodologies.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in data driven process monitoring and analysis.
• Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated success implementing process enhancements.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline.
• Commitment to product quality, patient safety, and ethical decision making.
• Plastic experience required. Master Molder certification preferred.
• Decoupled Molding Principles
• Project Management
• Requires good communication, people skills to work well with other departments, customers.
• Experience in Plastic Manufacturing Industry
• Ability to write technical reports and prepare and make effective presentations

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

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