Join BD as a Process Engineer, Injection Molding at the SGP Tuas - Tuas Plant in Singapore. In this full-time role, you will lead and optimize injection molding processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality medical technology products while driving continuous improvement and supporting new product introductions.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in injection molding process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of injection molding principles, process optimization, and troubleshooting methodologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Preferred: Experience in medical device or regulated industries, Scientific Molding, Decoupled Molding, DOE, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing.
Skills & Responsibilities
Injection Molding: Develop, optimize, and sustain robust molding processes using Scientific Molding, Decoupled Molding, and DOE techniques to ensure high product quality.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve molding, automation, tooling, material, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and enhance process capability.
Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and SPC tools to drive yield enhancement, waste reduction, cycle time optimization, and OEE improvement.
Documentation and Validation: Establish, validate, and maintain process parameters, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and engineering documentation.
Technical Mentorship: Provide technical coaching and mentorship to Process Technicians, Operators, and Manufacturing personnel.
Potential transition routes: People from Plastics Technician or Manufacturing Quality Engineer roles may bring practical processing and quality oversight skills, alongside meeting the core engineering degree requirements.
Job description
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Process Engineer, Injection Molding to support and optimize manufacturing processes within a regulated medical device environment. This role is responsible for developing, validating, troubleshooting, and continuously improving injection molding processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality products while meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) objectives.
The successful candidate will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Tooling, Automation, and Engineering teams to drive process stability, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), support new product introductions, and implement robust scientific molding practices. This position also provides technical leadership and mentoring to Process Technicians and Operations personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support daily injection molding operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity targets.
Develop, optimize, and sustain robust molding processes using Scientific Molding, Decoupled Molding, DOE, and statistical analysis techniques.
Troubleshoot molding, automation, tooling, material, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and improve process capability.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, waste reduction, cycle time optimization, and OEE improvement.
Establish, validate, and maintain process parameters, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and engineering documentation.
Support new product introduction, process transfers, qualification activities, and manufacturing scale-up projects.
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Automation teams to investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
Program, troubleshoot, and support robotic systems, auxiliary equipment, and process-related manufacturing systems.
Monitor tool performance and coordinate mold maintenance, refurbishment recommendations, and lifecycle management.
Analyze process data and utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and other statistical tools to improve process performance.
Work closely with material and equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement process improvements.
Ensure compliance with GMP, quality systems, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical coaching and mentorship to Process Technicians, Operators, and Manufacturing personnel.
Support engineering projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in injection molding process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of injection molding principles, process optimization, and troubleshooting methodologies.
Experience supporting production environments with a focus on quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, electronics, precision manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
Knowledge of Scientific Molding, Decoupled Molding, Design of Experiments (DOE), SPC, and process validation methodologies.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and OEE improvement initiatives.
Experience with automation systems, robotics, and auxiliary molding equipment.
Understanding of GMP and quality management systems in a regulated environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and influence cross-functional teams.
Why Join Us?
At BD, you'll be part of a global team advancing the world of health™ through innovation and meaningful work. We offer:
Opportunities to work with advanced manufacturing technologies
Exposure to world-class medical device manufacturing practices
Structured training and career development pathways
A collaborative and inclusive culture that values continuous learning
The chance to make a meaningful impact on products that improve patient lives worldwide
Click Apply if you're ready to become a Maker of Possible.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
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