About this opportunity
Insight Global lists this Process Improvement / Automation Engineer (Injection Molding/Blow Molding) opportunity in oceanside, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This role will support their manufacturing facility in Oceanside, CA . The company designs and manufactures innovative laboratory products and consumables used in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries . Their products support cell growth, sample clarification, and analytical chemistry workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Identify automation and semi-automation opportunities across manufacturing operations.
Partner with automation integrators to design and implement scalable automation solutions.
Support New Product Development (NPD) by identifying automation opportunities early in the product lifecycle.
Lead automation projects from concept through stabilization using A3 / Project Charter methodology.
Manage integrator selection, scope definition, design reviews, FAT/SAT, installation, and ramp-up.
Establish baseline and target metrics for quality, capacity, labor, and cost improvements.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure compliant and sustainable solutions.
Success Metrics
Automation projects delivered on time and within budget.
Measurable improvements in quality, capacity, delivery, and cost.
Successful integration of automation into NPD processes.
Long-term adoption of scalable automation solutions by operations teams.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of automation experience in:
Injection molding
Injection blow molding
Blow molding environments
7+ years of hands-on experience owning automation projects from:
Process assessment
Design and specification
Integrator management
Installation
Ramp-up and stabilization
5+ years working with automation integrators and capital equipment suppliers.
Experience within regulated manufacturing environments such as:
Life Sciences
Medical Devices
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
FDA/GMP/ISO-regulated industries
Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong project management skills.
Experience with A3 problem-solving methodologies.
Hands-on manufacturing mindset.
Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Worksite address
oceanside, CA, 92058, US
Who can apply
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