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about tekni plex healthcare tekni plex healthcare utilizes advanced materials, science expertise, and technologies to develop and deliver critical solutions for medical and diagnostic devices, drug delivery systems, and sterile barrier healthcare packaging applications. With a global reach, the division’s deep understanding of the broader pharmaceutical and medical landscape enables the delivery of exemplary barrier properties for drugs and precision medical devices designed for interventional and therapeutic procedures. Within the medical device niche, tekni plex healthcare serves as a comprehensive cdmo partner, supporting every stage of the product life cycle—from design and development through component manufacturing and final assembly. Across its broad portfolio, the division continues to evolve to meet the growing demand for high-leverage medicines and mission-critical healthcare products that benefit both care providers and patients.
career opportunity quality engineer – plastic injection juarez, chihuahua, mexico at tekni plex healthcare, we are seeking a highly motivated quality engineer to join our team. This key role is responsible for ensuring that plastic injection molding processes consistently meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations. The position plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement, reducing defects, supporting validations, and maintaining product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
required profile general job description the quality engineer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving quality performance within plastic injection molding operations. This role focuses on defect prevention, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product conformity and customer satisfaction.
education • bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field. Experience • 2 to 5 years of experience in quality engineering, preferably within plastic injection molding or regulated manufacturing environments.
knowledge, training and specific skills injection molding process analysis and quality assurance. Core tools: apqp, ppap, fmea, spc, and msa. Gd&t (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) interpretation. Quality management systems such as iso 9001, iso 13485, and/or iatf 16949. Process validation methodologies including iq, oq, and pq. Root cause analysis, capa implementation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
key responsibilities ensure compliance with customer quality requirements throughout injection molding processes. Monitor and analyze quality metrics including scrap, rework, ppm, and process performance indicators. Lead root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8 d, ishikawa, and 5 whys. Coordinate and support ppap activities, engineering changes, and process validations. Maintain and update quality documentation including fmeas, control plans, and technical reports. Support internal, customer, and certification audits while driving continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
languages • intermediate to advanced english.