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Sterling Engineering · 10 hours ago

Process Engineer

Libertyville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $160K/yr

Sterling Engineering is seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer – Injection Molding to implement and oversee advanced injection molding processes for medical device manufacturing. This senior, hands-on role involves collaborating with customers and internal teams to establish robust and validated molding processes.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Margaret Hansen

Responsibilities

Implement, control, and optimize advanced injection molding processes for medical device components

Establish and maintain stable processes using decoupled (scientific) molding methodologies, often aligned with RJG principles

Lead molding process validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, and support validation documentation in compliance with medical device requirements

Oversee process execution on advanced injection molding equipment and support mold startups and process troubleshooting

Diagnose process issues, determine corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborate with quality, tooling, and manufacturing teams to ensure process capability and compliance

Serve as a technical partner to a top-tier customer based in Denmark, including periodic international travel

Provide hands-on support on the shop floor and technical guidance to technicians and engineers

Qualification

Injection moldingDecoupled moldingProcess validationMedical device manufacturingAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Extensive experience in injection molding process engineering within a medical device manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of decoupled / scientific molding processes (RJG or equivalent methodologies)

Proven experience in establishing and executing molding process validations

Ability and willingness to be hands-on in a manufacturing setting

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Willingness to travel internationally several times per year

Benefits

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Company

Sterling Engineering

Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.

Founded in 1969

Westchester, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

http://sterling-engineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (3)

2024 (6)

2023 (3)

2022 (1)

2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Dolores Connolly

CEO

Recent News

Hartford Business Journal

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Business Wire

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