Advanced Applications Engineer – Medical and Packaging

Husky Injection Molding Systems; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading injection‑molding equipment supplier in the UK is seeking an Advanced Applications Engineer to design and develop innovative solutions for medical and packaging applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, and at least 5 years of experience in application design or product development. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. The role involves driving end-to-end engineering processes, participating in market trend analysis, and delivering technical presentations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application design, product development, or engineering within medical devices or packaging.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards and industry trends in medical and packaging applications.
• Experience with feasibility studies and prototype development.

Responsibilities

• Forecast industry and packaging trends to establish application and product roadmaps.
• Drive end‑to‑end engineering from idea generation to product launch.
• Prepare and deliver concise technical presentations for teams and customers.

Skills

Application design

Product development

Technical leadership

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Packaging Engineering

Tools

Injection‑molding machine design

Risk analysis tools

Validation protocols

Job description

Advanced Applications Engineer – Medical and Packaging

Title: Advanced Applications Engineer – Medical and Packaging

Husky Technologies™ is a leading supplier of injection‑molding equipment and services to the plastics industry. We are looking for a highly technical professional to design and develop innovative solutions for medical and packaging applications, driving breakthrough technologies that align with our strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forecast industry, medical, and packaging trends to help establish application and product roadmaps.
• Apply scientific principles and model‑based analysis to assess application, technology, and process feasibility.
• Drive end‑to‑end engineering, from idea generation and prototype development through proof‑of‑concept validation, product development, and launch.
• Conduct first‑principles research, including bibliographic studies and numerical analyses.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional domain experts in Product Development and Validation to integrate new technologies into practical solutions.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise technical presentations for executive teams and customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in application design, product development, or engineering within medical devices, packaging, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of medical and packaging application requirements, regulatory standards, and industry trends.
• Knowledge of risk analysis, validation protocols, and ISO standards for medical and packaging applications.
• Solid understanding of plastic properties and processing techniques.
• Knowledge in injection‑molding machine, mold, and hot‑runner design.
• Experience with feasibility studies, prototype development, and integration of new technologies.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Strong time and project management skills, and ability to delegate tasks and projects.

Husky Technologies™ is committed to equal employment opportunity and respects diversity in our workplace. We also value being a great place to work and strive to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, all offers of employment are conditioned on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky Technologies™ is committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that require accommodation measures to enable a fair and equitable assessment. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.