Process Engineer - Molding and Packaging
$68,000–$136,000 year
On-site · Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Process Engineer – Injection Molding and Packaging at Abbott Des Plaines, IL. Responsible for injection molding and packaging engineering projects, including design and development of molding and packaging consumables, processes, labeling, documentation, tooling, and fixtures to enhance productivity and product quality. Provides technical support for molding/packaging processes, collaborates with suppliers, applies DOE/Scientific/Decoupled Molding principles to establish robust process windows, oversees FAT and validation activities, leads mold and packaging design reviews, builds prototypes, develops and maintains technical documentation, and drives continuous improvement across molding and packaging operations. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and 3-5 years of experience in plastic injection and packaging, with knowledge of regulatory standards (FDA QSR, ISO) and proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and statistical tools (Minitab/JMP). The base pay range is $68,000–$136,000, with potential location-based variations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 3-5 years of technical work experience in the plastic injection and packaging industry, preferably in the medical device
- Knowledge of FDA QSR's and ISO requirements preferred
- Experience with GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), quality measurement technique and use of SolidWorks
- Experience with process validation, six-sigma root cause analysis and statistical software such as Minitab or JMP preferred
- RJG Master Molder Certification is preferred
- Knowledge of mold design fundamentals, molding process development, plastic resin behavior and required tooling/equipment
- Have solid technical background and understanding of engineering and quality principles and procedures, e.g. DoE, root cause analysis, data analysis techniques, etc.
- Have knowledge of primary, secondary, and higher level packaging systems and materials
- Have knowledge of flexible packaging materials and laminates for roll form or pouch designs, rigid packaging containers like corrugated or carboard boxes, understanding of temperature controlled product shipping and packaging designs
- Have knowledge with ASTM, ISTA standards for shipping validations and packaging material testing
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