International Medical Industries, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer I – Plastics Engineer
International Medical Industries, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support improvements in manufacturing quality, capacity, and stability. The role involves developing and optimizing injection molding processes for plastic components, ensuring high-quality production and compliance with industry standards.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Develop and validate injection molding processes for new and existing products
Establish and maintain process parameters to ensure consistent quality and efficiency
Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies
Collaborate with tooling vendors for mold design, maintenance, and improvements
Specify and procure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and automation systems
Participate in equipment development, provide support of User Requirement Specification (URS) creation, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) activities
Troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues to minimize downtime
Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, process monitoring sheets and pFMEAs
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects and process deviations
Provide support for CAPA (Corrective Action and Preventive Action), and NC’s (Non-conformances) efforts as assigned
Ensure compliance with new QMSR and customer requirements
Work closely with product development and design engineering to ensure manufacturability of plastic parts
Act as subject matter expert for plastics engineering activities to support new product introduction (NPI) and participate in design reviews
Provide technical guidance to production teams and train operators on best practices
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, scrap rate, and efficiency
Prepare reports and present findings to management for decision-making
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or other engineering discipline
0 years of experience required
Proactive learner
Strong knowledge of polymer materials and their properties
Must have good interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in CAD, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Knowledge of scientific molding principles
Certification in plastics engineering or related field