Molding Process Team Lead

Date: 16 Jun 2026

Location: Kulim, 02, MY

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Company: Teleflex

Expected Travel: None

Requisition ID: 13975

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, LMA, Pilling, QuikClot, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

The Molding Process Team Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership and support for molding operations to ensure safe, stable, and efficient manufacturing performance. The role focuses on process optimization, troubleshooting, quality improvement, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve production, quality, and business objectives.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize molding processes to achieve quality, productivity, and efficiency targets.
• Provide technical leadership and rapid troubleshooting support for process, mold, machine, and material-related issues.
• Drive reduction of downtime, scrap, defects, and process variation through data-driven improvements.
• Lead SPC monitoring, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support and execute Engineering Studies (ES), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, and manufacturing transfer activities.
• Coach and develop molding technicians to strengthen technical competency and problem-solving capabilities.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Tooling teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and manufacturing excellence.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Additional certifications in Scientific Systematic Molding, Injection Molding, LSR Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, Process Validation, or Quality Management Systems are highly preferred.
• Formal training in Scientific Molding methodologies, including process development, process window studies, DOE (Design of Experiments), and validation techniques, is an added advantage
• Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on experience in Injection Molding and/or Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) molding manufacturing.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a Team Lead, Senior Technician, Process Engineer, or supervisory role.
• Proven experience in process troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in Engineering Studies (ES), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Strong expertise in Injection Molding and/or LSR Molding processes.
• Advanced knowledge of Scientific Systematic Molding methodologies.
• Strong understanding of mold design, machine operation, tooling, and material behavior.
• Proficient in:
• SPC and Process Capability Analysis (Cp/Cpk)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, Fishbone, and 5-Why
• CAPA Management
• OEE Improvement
• Process Validation (ES, OQ, PQ)
• DOE (Design of Experiments)
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• NPI and Process Transfer Activities
• Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to train and mentor teams in Lean Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Teleflex Medical business, key responsibilities may evolve and change over time.

Teleflex is an equal opportunities employer.

At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, LMA, Pilling, QuikClot, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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