Injection Process Manager
$120,000–$140,000 year
On-siteBuffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead all injection molding process engineering and processing activities across multiple sites, managing project-specific teams for mold installation, validation, ramp-up, and lifecycle management. Oversee process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. Endorse injection validation protocols, perform equipment and mold qualification, and lead root cause investigations. Manage personnel by defining recruitment needs, assessing performance, and developing training plans. Participate in internal project reviews and client meetings. Follow all safety procedures including the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering or similar technical field
- Minimun 3-5 years of supervisor experience in plastics manufacturing
- 7+ years of experience in Injection Molding Processing
- Strong knowledge of scientific molding methodologies
- Industrial manufacturing experience working in high-volume injection molding
- Experience in the qualification of complex, tight tolerance injection molds
- Experience supporting high volume production and plastic injection molding
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, Etc)
- Clear and well organized oral and written communication
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a cGMP / ISO 13485 compliant manufacturing environment
- Demonstrates leadership knows how to mobilize individual and collective energies
- Excellent problem-solving skills using DMAIC methodology
- Strategic thinking
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