SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER / SCIENTIFIC MOLDING ENGINEER

Moldworx LLC is seeking a Senior Process Engineer with a strong scientific molding background to lead the development, validation, and troubleshooting of injection molding processes for medical device manufacturing. This on-site role in Chandler, AZ focuses on advancing new product launches, process automation initiatives, and ongoing improvements in process robustness and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate injection molding processes
• Establish robust processing windows using scientific molding principles
• Lead IQ/OQ/PQ and process validation activities
• Support new mold sampling from T0 through production launch
• Troubleshoot molding, tooling, material, and automation issues
• Analyze process capability and implement process improvements
• Reduce scrap, downtime, and process variation
• Improve OEE and manufacturing efficiency
• Support customer audits and technical reviews
• Develop process documentation and work instructions
• Mentor process technicians and junior engineers
• Collaborate with tooling, automation, quality, and production teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred; equivalent combination of education, technical training, and directly relevant industry experience will be considered
• 5+ years of injection molding process engineering experience preferred
• Strong scientific molding background
• Proven success in developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting injection molding processes
• Extensive experience processing engineering-grade resins
• Experience with RJG or equivalent process monitoring systems
• Solid understanding of mold design, hot runner systems, and tooling concepts
• Experience with DOE, process capability studies, and validation protocols
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Technologies

• RJG process monitoring systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

What success looks like

• Become the technical owner for molding process development
• Improve process robustness across key production programs
• Reduce process-related scrap and downtime
• Support successful launch of new molds and automation systems
• Establish best practices for scientific molding and process validation
• Help position Moldworx as a center of excellence for medical device injection molding

Key performance metrics

• Scrap reduction
• OEE improvement
• Process capability (Cp/Cpk)
• Validation completion and execution
• New product launch success
• Reduction in downtime and process-related quality issues

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: USD 125,000 - 150,000 per year
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work location

Onsite in Chandler, Arizona

Additional information

Moldworx values technical capability, problem-solving ability, and demonstrated results. Candidates who can demonstrate the required skills and experience are encouraged to apply, regardless of whether their background comes from formal education, hands-on industry experience, or a combination of both.