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Manufacturing Engineer

Job in Lake Zurich, Lake County, Illinois, 60047, USA
Listing for: Medical Murray
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the transfer of molding projects from development into manufacturing using established transfer checklists.
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for molding-related issues from production and development teams.
  • Coordinate and manage transfer builds, including materials, labor, and production line readiness.
  • Manage production lines during transfer builds to ensure smooth execution and issue resolution.
  • Develop and optimize molding processes to achieve target throughput, yield, and cost objectives.
  • Train assemblers and production personnel on molding procedures, equipment setup, and line start activities during and after transfer.
  • Communicate with vendors to support production needs, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
  • Manage and execute process validation activities in accordance with Master Validation Plans, including IQ, OQ, PQ, Gauge R&R, and software validation.
  • Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ activities for assigned molding projects.
  • Coordinate the design and implementation of custom equipment and fixtures to meet cost, quality, and throughput targets.
  • Lead acquisition, installation, and qualification of new molding and secondary equipment; develop preventive maintenance procedures as needed.
  • Support equipment maintenance and troubleshooting within scope of expertise; manage escalation and support equipment re-entry into production.
  • Ensure effective handoff of processes, documentation, and training to production teams.
  • Identify and address safety risks related to molding equipment and processes through procedural updates or equipment modifications.
  • Support production line layout improvements to enhance efficiency and ergonomics.
  • Participate in annual risk assessments and manage updates to Device Master Records (DMR).
What You’ll Bring
  • A strong foundation in molding processes with a passion for hands‑on engineering and continuous improvement.
  • 2–5 years of experience in injection molding or related manufacturing processes (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Plastics‑focused coursework or practical molding experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments; ISO, cGMP, and ISO 13485 experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and CAD software such as Solid Works (or equivalent).
  • Working knowledge of statistical tools, including DOE and Minitab (preferred).
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and comfort working directly with equipment and tooling.
  • Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills with attention to detail and urgency.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including customer‑facing interactions.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Medical Murray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in either Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
  • At least 3 years' of engineering experience
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban and 5S
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