Labtopia, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Senior Plastics Molding Engineer
Connecticut, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLabtopia, Inc. is seeking a Senior Plastics Molding Engineer to provide technical leadership for strategic and sustaining engineering initiatives involving supplied components. The role focuses on plastic injection molding, tooling, materials, and supplier development activities, partnering closely with sourcing and operations to improve supplier performance and reduce supply risk.
ConsultingManagement ConsultingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Katie Tyer, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Proactively identifies risks within the polymer and plastics supply base and implements solutions to mitigate supply disruption
Supports tooling and equipment transfers and new production start-ups at supplier locations
Leads mold and tooling design activities with suppliers, oversees Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and ensures manufacturing cell validation is completed per engineering best practices
Manages tooling and equipment repairs, refurbishments, and replacements for company-owned assets located at external suppliers
Contributes technical input to supplier-held tooling and equipment replacement strategies
Assists in the evaluation and selection of qualified suppliers for regulated materials, components, and assemblies
Identifies and supports cost-reduction initiatives in collaboration with sourcing, engineering, and supplier partners
Supports make-versus-buy analysis by providing technical input for insourcing and outsourcing decisions
Provides Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFM/DFA) recommendations for externally supplied components
Assists suppliers with tooling and equipment capacity planning to support long-term demand and short-term changes
Maintains a high-quality global supplier base capable of producing SPI Class 101, 102, and 103 injection molds
Leads cross-functional teams to resolve complex supplier, quality, and engineering issues
Evaluates raw materials used in manufacturing and recommends qualified alternatives when appropriate
Qualification
Required
Strong practical knowledge of plastic mold design, mold construction, repair, and maintenance, including machining tolerances, tool steels, heat treatment, plating, and tolerance stack-ups
Working knowledge of Scientific Injection Molding principles and application
Experience with validation in regulated manufacturing environments, including IQ, OQ, and PQ activities
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies
Proficiency with relevant engineering tools and documentation, including CAD, GD&T, FMEA, molding simulation, and technical drawings
Ability to manage complex engineering projects and maintain schedules
Familiarity with product cost analysis and make-versus-buy decision support
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Proficient in common productivity and project management software
Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing engineering and tooling
3+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
3+ years in a supplier-facing engineering role such as supply chain, supplier development, or supplier quality
Preferred
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred
Company
Labtopia, Inc.
Labtopia is a technical services company providing staffing, consulting, training and informatics.
51-200 employees
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