What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injection Molding Process Engineer position at The Planet Group?
An Injection Molding Process Engineer responsible for the development of injection molding processes, creating detailed manufacturing work instructions, set-up/change over instructions, control plans and testing procedures in support of FDA requirements.
Required:
Great benefits and profit-sharing opportunity!
At The Planet Group, we connect Manufacturing experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.
Salary range: $80K - $110K
Bonus: 5-10%, depends on company performance.
Relocation: Yes
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Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience working within a heavily regulated environment
- Knowledge in a variety of design and production methods as well as materials
- 3-5 years' experience in plastic injection mold processing
- Ability to manage time and projects while setting and meeting aggressive schedules.
- Develop, implement, and support injection molding processes as well as to verify and drive improvements while meeting goals of quality, cost and delivery for our customers.
- Create detailed manufacturing work instructions, set-up/change over instructions, control plans and testing procedures in support of FDA requirements.
- Support continuous improvement by performing product/process analysis for quality improvements, cost reductions and improved efficiency.
- Help the molding operation to optimize the robust injection molding process to meet customers’ requirements while helping coach, train and guide molding technicians' knowledge and skills.
Key Performance Objectives
Short Term: (0 to 3 months)
- Learn KEIND Quality system requirements
- Build relationships with key team members
- Assist in validation efforts for commissioning injection mold tools and equipment
- Maintain customer specific system documentation in support of FDA regulatory requirements
- Learn and adopt company philosophies and culture
Midterm: (3 to 6 months)
- Accountable for the development of Injection Molding processes & procedures
- Work with project managers in the execution of project plans
- Assist with development of new tooling and maintenance of existing tooling
- Accountable for systematically addressing tooling and process related issues
Long term: (6 to 12 months)
- Ability to obtain Master Molder II credentials
- Accountable for the training of injection molding personnel
- Accountable for the validation of mold tools & equipment
- Coordinate validation efforts with project managers, tool manufacturers and customers
Great benefits and profit-sharing opportunity!
At The Planet Group, we connect Manufacturing experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.
Salary range: $80K - $110K
Bonus: 5-10%, depends on company performance.
Relocation: Yes
#EEM
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000