3rd Shift Injection Molding Process Engineer

3rd Shift Injection Molding Process Engineer

• Work in a team and support team activities in a positive working environment.
• Solve problems in a continuous improvement context.
• Follow Company policies, Work Plant Rules and Work Safety Rules.
• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies, and procedures and report unsafe conditions, accidents and near misses promptly.
• Maintain proper ergonomics when performing tasks.
• Perform daily cross‑functional assignments in the department per established procedures and guidance.
• Participate in all lean continuous improvement programs, initiatives and activities.
• Clean assigned work areas after each task in accordance with 5S standards.
• Use company radios, PA system and phone only for business.
• Represent the company in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Manager.

• Monitor and analyze molding process performance to identify and implement cost reduction and product reliability solutions.
• Train Process Technicians, Mold Setters and Color Coordinators.
• Assist in establishing process control limits and standard work instructions.
• Provide process information to support time studies and accounting.
• Develop and implement processing and tooling standards that promote SMED principles.
• Assist in layout, tooling design and programming of robotics for automated part removal and post‑molding operations.
• Recommend and plan initiatives that promote continuous improvement across the organization.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead mold trials, PPAP submissions and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Establish and maintain validated process parameters using a scientific molding approach.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer‑specific requirements.
• Troubleshoot molding defects (short shots, flash, warpage, sinks, burns).
• Support new product launches and APQP activities.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap, cycle time and downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions (8D, CAPA).
• Collaborate with tooling teams on mold design, modifications and maintenance.
• Monitor and analyze process data to ensure stability and capability (C_p/C_pk).