Engineer, Senior (Molding)
BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $116k (769 that show pay).
Lead plastic molding process development, mold trials, validations and new product transfers for medical devices.
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Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on ownership of molding process development and validation for implants, delivery systems and complex catheters.
Might not be for you. Manufacturing and validation focused (IQ/OQ/PQ, documentation) rather than open-ended materials R&D.
Adjacent materials role:Lead molding process development using scientific molding principles; mold trials, tooling qualification; hands-on plastic molding experience; Materials Engineering degree
- Seniority
- Senior
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Role
- Process Engineering
Role details
Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Molding
Location: Lake Zurich
Employment Type: Full-time
About Us
Founded in 1996, Medical Murray is a privately owned medical device company specializing in the development, testing, and manufacturing of finished devices, components, and subassemblies. We partner with clients ranging from innovative startups to the world’s largest OEMs. Our expertise includes permanent implants, delivery systems, and complex catheters for vascular, gastrointestinal, urologic, and other interventional markets.
Our culture is driven by five core values: Helpful, Happy, Personal Responsibility, Trustworthy and Clever & Skillful. These principles guide our work, our relationships, and our commitment to improving patient outcomes worldwide.
Benefits Summary
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical (BCBS) and dental coverage, company-paid vision and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA-eligible plans, a 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan, 18 days of PTO, TeleDoc access, identity protection, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance, and paid time off for community volunteering.
Overview
Are you a hands-on molding expert who enjoys solving complex challenges, improving processes, and leading others?
Medical Murray is looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Molding to drive innovation, optimize manufacturing processes, and support the production of high-quality medical devices.
In this role, you'll take the lead in molding process development, troubleshooting, and new product transfers while serving as a technical resource and mentor to engineers and technicians. You'll collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, customers, and vendors to deliver efficient, reliable manufacturing solutions.
What You'll Do
- Lead molding process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and yield.
- Apply scientific molding principles to establish, optimize, and maintain robust molding processes.
- Lead mold trials, tooling qualifications, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
- Drive new product transfers from development into production, ensuring manufacturing readiness and process stability.
- Lead process validations, including IQ/OQ/PQ, gauge R&R, and capability studies.
- Provide hands-on technical support for molding equipment, tooling, setups, and production challenges.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, customers, and vendors to resolve issues and improve manufacturing performance.
- Mentor engineers and technicians, sharing technical expertise and best practices.
- Support equipment selection, installation, qualification, and manufacturing process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5–8 years of manufacturing engineering experience, including hands-on plastic molding experience, preferably in medical device manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of scientific molding, mold tooling, process optimization, and mold qualification.
- Experience with process validation, including IQ/OQ/PQ, and statistical analysis such as DOE and Minitab.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485, cGMP, and regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.
- Experience leading technical projects, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring others.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ready to take the lead in molding innovation? We'd love to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Medical Murray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
