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Durham, North Carolina
Posted: 16-Jun-26
Location: Rochester, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $100k-140K
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Internal Number: 06152026
Shape the Future of Medical Device Manufacturing
Röchling Medical is a global development and manufacturing partner to leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical technology companies. At our Rochester, NY facility, we serve as the Center of Excellence for the production of surgical forceps used in minimally invasive electrosurgical devices while also supporting a broad portfolio of precision injection molded components and assemblies for the medical industry.
We are seeking a highly skilled Molding Process Engineering Manager to serve as the technical leader for injection molding operations and process engineering. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy, lead a team of engineering professionals, partner directly with customers, and drive operational excellence in a highly regulated medical device environment.
Position Summary
The Molding Process Engineering Manager is responsible for the overall technical leadership of injection molding process development, validation, optimization, and continuous improvement activities. This individual will lead a team of Process Engineers and Setup Technicians while serving as the primary technical authority for molding processes across the facility.
This role combines hands-on technical expertise, leadership, and customer engagement to ensure robust, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes that meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead the development, optimization, and standardization of injection molding processes using scientific molding principles and data-driven methodologies.
- Establish robust and repeatable process windows that support quality, productivity, and long-term manufacturing success.
- Serve as the site subject matter expert for injection molding process engineering and troubleshooting.
- Drive process capability improvements, scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Process Validation & Production Readiness
- Lead mold trials, process characterization studies, and production readiness activities.
- Oversee process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols and execution.
- Ensure new tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes are successfully transferred into production.
- Partner closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management teams to support product launches and customer requirements.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Process Engineers and Setup Technicians.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop technical capabilities across the organization through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Customer & Business Partnership
- Support customer visits, technical reviews, process discussions, and project launches.
- Serve as a key technical resource for customers, helping translate requirements into robust manufacturing solutions.
- Communicate process performance, risks, improvement initiatives, and technical recommendations to leadership and customers.
Why Reochling Medical?
- Lead a critical technical function within a growing medical device manufacturing organization.
- Work directly with leading medical technology customers.
- Influence manufacturing strategy, process innovation, and operational excellence.
- Develop and mentor a talented engineering team.
- Make a meaningful impact on products that improve patient care worldwide.
Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, leadership capability, and technical expertise.
Röchling Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
- Minimum 7 years of injection molding process engineering experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in injection molding process development, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Strong knowledge of scientific molding principles and data-driven process control.
- Experience leading technical teams, projects, or engineering personnel.
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
Preferred
- Medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
- Scientific Molding Certification (RJG or equivalent).
- Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities.
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
- Proficiency with Minitab, SolidWorks, and statistical analysis tools.
