R&D Product Design Engineer

Post Date

Apr 01, 2026

Location

San Clemente,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92673
US
Jun 01, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

OCC-fc6f921b-56f3-42ca-b8dd-d284446a580e

Pay Rate

$46 - $57 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an R&D Design Engineer to support the injection molding process for a large Life Sciences company located in San Clemente, CA. This role requires to be on-site 3-5 days per week in the San Clemente location. The R&D Product Design Engineer will be overseeing all Injection Molding Processes which includes troubleshooting to improve throughput, repairing and testing components, operating expenses, evaluating thermoplastic molds, best documentation practices, and recommending tooling changes. This person will be correcting and troubleshooting problems for the production team that are outside of the molding technicians scope. This person will be the main point of contact for the injection molding process and help with recommendations and troubleshooting for the entire lab.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or similar discipline
5-8+ years of engineering experience
4+ years of manufacturing / plastics engineering experience
Experience working with plastic or silicon injection molding
Expertise in hydraulics, pneumatic processing, machining, and tool engineering concerning injection molding processes

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.