Engineer II, Molding, MFG

Medical Murray•Lake Zurich, IL

13d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Medical Murray is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer (Molding) to support and improve molding equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes and help ensure efficient, high-quality medical-device production. The role combines sustaining engineering, process improvement, and transferring new products from development into production. The engineer works closely with Production, Quality, R&D, and external partners to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, optimize processes, and support successful product introductions in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
2–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience; plastic molding processes, equipment, and tooling experience is preferred.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical devices, with knowledge of ISO 13485 and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Understanding of manufacturing process development, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement.
Familiarity with process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, PQ, and gauge R&R.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques, including Design of Experiments (DOE).
Experience developing manufacturing documentation and training production personnel on processes and equipment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to changing production needs.
Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or hands-on experience in plastics processing or injection molding is highly preferred.
Experience with Minitab is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on engineering support for molding operations, troubleshooting equipment, tooling, and process-related challenges.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency, product quality, throughput, and yield.
Lead transfers of new products from development into production, ensuring manufacturing readiness and successful process implementation.
Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Production teams on new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing operations.
Develop, execute, and document process validations, including IQ, OQ, PQ, gauge R&R, and other required qualification activities.
Support the design, selection, installation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
Coordinate production activities during product transfers, including equipment setup, material availability, and manufacturing support.
Train production personnel on molding processes, equipment operation, setup procedures, and process improvements.
Work with equipment suppliers and external vendors to troubleshoot issues and support manufacturing needs.
Support equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and ensure equipment is safely returned to production.
Evaluate production line layouts, equipment performance, and manufacturing workflows to identify improvement opportunities.
Maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, validation records, risk assessments, and Device Master Records (DMRs).
Identify and address equipment and process safety concerns while supporting a safe working environment.
Ensure compliance with established quality systems, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.