Manufacturing Engineer || Injection Molding & Tooling

at  Remote People

Horizons is seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Engineer focused on Injection Molding & Tooling to join a leading US-based medical technology company, recognized as one of the largest global players in advancing health through innovation.
In this key position, you’ll lead site and project-based manufacturing activities to implement, qualify, and sustain a range of electro-mechanical products. Your expertise in injection molding and tooling will be vital in managing tool assets, optimising processes, and ensuring the highest quality standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• HNC, HND, or Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3+ years of experience in injection molding and tooling, ideally with medium-volume products.
• Proficiency in electro-mechanical assembly, machining, and plastic injection molding.
• Knowledge of scientific molding techniques and production line quality control.
• Experience in regulated environments, preferably in medical devices.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including technical writing.
• Familiarity with validation processes (TMV, IQ, OQ, PQ) and quality systems (cGMP, CFR820, ISO13485).
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and project management skills.

• Tool Management: Collaborate with contract manufacturers to design, implement, and validate injection molding tools and processes, ensuring compliance with product specifications and quality criteria.
• Production Support: Ensure the ongoing manufacture of high-quality products while meeting safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets for first and second-tier suppliers.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process enhancements to meet the company’s improvement goals, focusing on tooling, polymer manufacturing, and metrology.
• Cost Optimization: Implement design iterations to reduce costs while enhancing patient safety for BD products.
• Documentation Management: Maintain configuration management of engineering change documentation in line with quality management system requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with various teams to ensure compliant execution of quality systems and processes.
• Global Travel: Be prepared to travel internationally to manage tool trials and process development.