Roechling Industrial (Singapore) Pte Ltd · 22 hours ago
Molding Process Engineering Manager
Rochester, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expRöchling Medical is dedicated to improving lives through innovation in health, partnering with leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. The Molding Process Engineering Manager will lead injection molding process engineering and validation activities, ensuring production readiness and driving continuous improvement in quality and operational performance.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Lead injection molding process development, standardization, and optimization to ensure robust, repeatable, and efficient production using scientific molding principles and best practices
Own process validation and production readiness, including mold trials, parameter development, and IQ/OQ/PQ execution, ensuring quality, compliance, and manufacturability
Provide technical leadership and escalation support for molding, tooling, and automation challenges, guiding engineers and technicians in structured troubleshooting and continuous improvement
Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Tool Engineering, Toolroom, Manufacturing, and NPI to align part design, tool design, quality requirements, and production processes, including DFM reviews and tool sign-off
Drive operational excellence initiatives, including OEE improvement, downtime reduction, and application of lean manufacturing and 5S principles within molding operations
Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of molding equipment, presses, automation, and peripherals, including lifecycle assessment and replacement planning to support NPI, capacity expansion, and cost reduction
Manage molding-related capital and expense budgets, including equipment, tooling, automation, and technical training investments
Establish and maintain standardized process documentation, including setup sheets, control plans, troubleshooting guides, and work instructions
Lead investigation and resolution of quality issues, partnering with Quality on NCRs, CAPAs, and recurring process defects
Serve as the primary process engineering interface for customers, communicating technical status, risks, and improvement plans related to molding processes
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated expertise in injection molding process development, optimization, and technical leadership
Strong command of scientific molding principles, including data-driven process characterization, control, and optimization
Deep working knowledge of injection molding machines, tooling, and peripheral equipment, including automation interfaces
Proven ability to lead, communicate, and solve complex technical problems in a manufacturing environment
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives while driving projects to completion in a fast-paced operation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Minitab, SolidWorks, and other relevant engineering and statistical analysis tools
Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Engineering; advanced technical experience in injection molding considered
Minimum of 7 years' experience in injection molding, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Preferred
Scientific molding certification preferred
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Benefits
Health Management: Your health and well-being are important to us. Take advantage of our diverse health offerings, such as the health clinic.
Training and Development: Our focus is on the continuous growth of our team members. We want to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential, which is why we offer tailored training programs for various roles. This helps you achieve peak performance and boosts your professional success!
Food: Our sites offer vending machines with a variety of snacks and food options for you to enjoy - perfect for added flexibility during shift work, ensuring convenient access to refreshments at any time.
Flexibility: Flexibility leads to efficiency – that’s what we believe. That's why mobile work is possible.
Company
Roechling Industrial (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Röchling is a family-owned, medium-sized corporate group that specializes in processing engineering plastics.
51-200 employees
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