Sr Process Engineer

Position Overview We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer IN the Niwot, CO area to create, analyze, validate, and optimize injection molding processes to maximize part quality, throughput, and efficiency. You will lead new mold samplings, drive validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), resolve complex production challenges, and mentor technicians in scientific molding practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Development: Lead scientific molding process development, mold sampling, and process validations for new and existing tooling.

• Continuous Improvement: Use Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, and SPC to reduce scrap, optimize cycle times, and improve process capability.

• Troubleshooting & Defect Resolution: Identify root causes for molding, tooling, and material issues; implement long-term corrective actions.

• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, and Operations on PFMEAs, Control Plans, and design reviews.

• Mentorship: Train Process Technicians and operators on scientific molding standards and systematic troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Plastics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial).

• Experience: 8+ years of process engineering in injection molding; 5+ years in ISO 13485 or regulated environments preferred.

• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of scientific/decoupled molding, resins, tooling, and auxiliary equipment.

• Tools: Experience with CAD; Moldflow and RJG/eDART preferred.

• Requirements: Ability to perform floor tasks, lift up to 50 lbs, and adhere to PPE and safety protocols.

ITAR Requirement  

salary: $120,000 - $135,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize injection molding processes for new and existing molds using scientific molding principles.
• Lead mold sampling, process development, validation activities, and production launches.
• Work with Quality to establish and maintain consistent part quality, process controls, and monitoring systems.
• Troubleshoot molding processes, tooling, materials, automation, and equipment issues.
• Collect and analyze process data to identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, cycle time, and process capability.
• Document and maintain process sheets, setup standards, work instructions, and validation documentation.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of Control Plans, PFMEAs, process flows, and related manufacturing documentation.
• Participate in mold design reviews, material reviews, and formal print reviews.
• Provide input on mold, tooling, automation, and equipment designs to ensure alignment with process requirements and manufacturing objectives.
• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE), capability studies, and process validations for new and modified processes.
• Provide technical leadership and support for cost reduction, scrap reduction, cycle time improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with Operations, Tooling, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to develop, strengthen, and maintain troubleshooting and process improvement activities.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 5 hours at one time

Skills

• ISO13485 (5 years of experience is preferred)
• troubleshooting (6 years of experience is preferred)
• CAD software (5 years of experience is required)
• Lean Manufacturing (5 years of experience is required)
• Project Management (5 years of experience is preferred)
• tooling (5 years of experience is preferred)
• Maintenance (6 years of experience is preferred)
• PFMEAS (5 years of experience is preferred)
• Process flow (5 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 8 years
• Experience level: Manager

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.