Validation Engineer (Minneapolis)

Title:

Mold Validation Engineer
Location:

Minneapolis
PR:

$40/hr on W2

Job Description & Skill Requirement:
Executes mold trials (Functional Test, Gate Freeze, D3, Characterization)
Captures RJG data & defines validated process windows
Updates PODs & FW redlines
Prepares draft OQ/PQ plans
Coordinates daily with Medtronic ME, Ops, Quality, and Tooling
Approves POD redlines & validation documents
Ensures compliance with QMS & regulatory standards
Run trials, collect RJG data, set process windows
Prepare PODs, FW redlines, OQ/PQ drafts
Coordinate with Medtronic teams
Define mold validation scope
Approve validation approach, parameters, PODs
Provide templates (OQ, PQ, FW forms, POD format)
Confirm press allocation and trial windows
Review all trial results
Participate in technical decisions (e.g., process window changes)
Approve POD redlines
Approve OQ/PQ draft documents
Provide sign-off on validation readiness
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
Knowledge of GD&T, mold construction, gate/runner design, and troubleshooting molding defects.
Understanding of press capability, mold setup, and toolroom practices.