×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Principal Process Engineer; Injection Molding

Job in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois, 60092, USA
Listing for: Sterling Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 145000 - 160000 USD Yearly USD 145000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal Process Engineer (Injection Molding)

Principal Process Engineer – Injection Molding Travel Requirements

20% travel, 1-2 weeks at a time.

Starting Compensation

$145,000–$160,000/year + 10% Annual Bonus

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer to implement and oversee advanced injection molding processes supporting state-of-the-art tooling and medical device manufacturing for a key global customer. This role partners closely with customers and internal engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to establish robust, validated, and highly controlled molding processes. This is a senior, hands‑on role ideal for a process expert who understands scientific/decoupled molding methodologies, thrives in regulated medical device environments, and is comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor while collaborating internationally.

Key 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.
Required Qualifications
  • 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

Job Posting Language
Employment Category
Education (minimum level)
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary