Injection Mold Engineer

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:
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We are searching for the best talent for an Injection Molding Engineer to be in Jacksonville, FL!

Lead the development, validation, and optimization of Molds and Molds components performance in a highly regulated medical manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring the consistent production of high-quality plastic at scale for manufacturing. Support the launch of new product and current production challenges.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain manufacturing injection molds quality that meets medical device regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485).
• Lead mold validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ to support product launches and engineering changes.
• Partner with multi-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Mold Tooling, Manufacturing) to ensure designs are optimized for fast-cycle plastic manufacturability.
• Tackle sophisticated molding issues and implement data-driven corrective actions to minimize downtime and scrap.
• General knowledge of robust, repeatable injection molding process window based on scientific principles and DOE methodologies.
• Collaborate with mold makers suppliers to lead tool builds, repairs, and improvements to ensure sustained production.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts related to mold reliability, cycle time reduction, and cost savings initiatives while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support automation and robotics integration into molding operations for increased efficiency and consistency.
• Maintain mold detailed documentation including setup sheets, validation records, Preventive Maintenance (PM) records, drawings and revisions.
• Build comprehensive Mold PM procedures and train Mold Tooling technicians.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in injection molds for medical manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of medical-grade thermoplastics and high-cavitation mold designs.
• Proven experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validations and knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485.
• Proficiency in scientific molding techniques and use of process monitoring tools (e.g., RJG, cavity pressure sensors).
• Experience with automation systems and cleanroom molding operations.
• Familiarity with statistical tools such as SPC, DOE, and root cause analysis (Minitab or similar software).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• 10% domestic or international.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mold making project management, validation, maintenance process, and mold repair.
• Knowledge and validated experience working with high-cavitation Valve Gated molds, Hot Runners, and tight tolerance mold manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of CAD and mold simulation software (e.g., SolidWorks, Moldflow).
• Ability to design and develop fixtures and Jigs to support mold maintenance and manufacturing.
• Understanding of mold drawings and stack up tolerances.
• High organization interpersonal skills. Working knowledge Microsoft Office product (Teams, Power Point, Excel, Word, OneNote, OneDrive).
• Lean Six Sigma certification and experience leading process improvement initiatives is a plus.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.