Molding Process Engineering Manager

Röchling Medical • Rochester, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Röchling Medical, we're united by a shared purpose: improving lives through innovation in health. As a trusted partner to leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies around the world, we develop customized products and solutions that help advance patient care and save lives. Your role Job Summary: The Molding Process Engineering Manager leads and owns all injection molding process engineering and validation activities, including process development, troubleshooting, and equipment optimization. This role establishes and standardizes robust molding processes, ensures production readiness of tooling and equipment, and drives continuous improvement in quality, OEE, and overall operational performance through best practices and scientific molding principles. At Röchling Medical, we're united by a shared purpose: improving lives through innovation in health. As a trusted partner to leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies around the world, we develop customized products and solutions that help advance patient care and save lives. With over 1,300 team members across six locations in Europe, North America, and Asia, we bring together a diverse range of expertise in plastics and metalworking to support critical applications in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical technology. What drives us? A deep passion for health – and a belief that meaningful work happens when everyone’s contribution matters. Joining our team means shaping the future of healthcare with purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to making a difference.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in injection molding process development, optimization, and technical leadership.
• Strong command of scientific molding principles, including data-driven process characterization, control, and optimization.
• Deep working knowledge of injection molding machines, tooling, and peripheral equipment, including automation interfaces.
• Proven ability to lead, communicate, and solve complex technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives while driving projects to completion in a fast-paced operation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Minitab, SolidWorks, and other relevant engineering and statistical analysis tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering or Engineering; advanced technical experience in injection molding considered.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in injection molding, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Nice To Haves

• Scientific molding certification preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead injection molding process development, standardization, and optimization to ensure robust, repeatable, and efficient production using scientific molding principles and best practices.
• Own process validation and production readiness, including mold trials, parameter development, and IQ/OQ/PQ execution, ensuring quality, compliance, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical leadership and escalation support for molding, tooling, and automation challenges, guiding engineers and technicians in structured troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Tool Engineering, Toolroom, Manufacturing, and NPI to align part design, tool design, quality requirements, and production processes, including DFM reviews and tool sign-off.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives, including OEE improvement, downtime reduction, and application of lean manufacturing and 5S principles within molding operations.
• Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of molding equipment, presses, automation, and peripherals, including lifecycle assessment and replacement planning to support NPI, capacity expansion, and cost reduction.
• Manage molding-related capital and expense budgets, including equipment, tooling, automation, and technical training investments.
• Establish and maintain standardized process documentation, including setup sheets, control plans, troubleshooting guides, and work instructions.
• Lead investigation and resolution of quality issues, partnering with Quality on NCRs, CAPAs, and recurring process defects.
• Serve as the primary process engineering interface for customers, communicating technical status, risks, and improvement plans related to molding processes.

Benefits

• Health Management: Your health and well-being are important to us. Take advantage of our diverse health offerings, such as the health clinic.
• Training and Development: Our focus is on the continuous growth of our team members. We want to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential, which is why we offer tailored training programs for various roles. This helps you achieve peak performance and boosts your professional success!
• Food: Our sites offer vending machines with a variety of snacks and food options for you to enjoy - perfect for added flexibility during shift work, ensuring convenient access to refreshments at any time.
• Flexibility: Flexibility leads to efficiency – that’s what we believe. That's why mobile work is possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager