Injection Molding Process Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Injection Molding, Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Injection Molding, Quality Engineering
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PositionSummary
This role is focused on injection molding process improvement, equipment efficiency, leadership, employee development, and capital/regulatory projects. The successful candidate will manage multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity while driving operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities- Support the Molding Manufacturing Unit's objectives by identifying performance gaps, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective corrective actions.
- Drive improvements in molding process effectiveness, equipment utilization, and overall operational efficiency.
- Apply established safety standards and ensure safe interaction between operators and manufacturing equipment.
- Maintain awareness of product performance and quality requirements related to assigned processes and projects.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts related to mold setup, process optimization, and preventive maintenance of molding presses.
- Partner with the Technical Leader to ensure appropriate spare parts are identified, ordered, and maintained to support equipment reliability.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of engineering principles and their application within a molding manufacturing environment.
- Utilize sound molding engineering practices and effectively collaborate with external equipment and service vendors.
- Coordinate project activities between equipment suppliers and cross-functional plant teams.
- Lead and support capital improvement initiatives, including project planning, execution, and implementation.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in injection molding processes across a variety of molds, presses, and molding technologies.
- Manage multiple projects and process-related assignments simultaneously, ensuring effective coordination and execution.
- Evaluate and recommend vendors, equipment, materials, and commercial solutions to support manufacturing and project needs.
- Recommend and implement capital equipment upgrades or process modifications, including equipment installation, commissioning, debugging, and operator training.
- Develop, maintain, and update required documentation, including:
Process validations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Operational Specifications, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Process control documentation, Spare parts inventories - Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned equipment, including setup, adjustment, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Deliver budgeted cost savings, productivity improvements, and operational efficiencies.
- Manage project spending and ensure capital and expense expenditures remain within approved budgets.
- Direct and support mold setters, technicians, and other operational personnel during equipment installations, modifications, process adjustments, and troubleshooting activities.
- Provide functional guidance and leadership to other engineers as needed to achieve project and operational objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Molding related subject OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering and certification/training programs in injection molding processing/technology or Molding industry comparable certifications (such as Master Molder or comparable Scientific Molding Training Certificate) OR Associates Engineering degree and certification/training programs in injection molding processing/technology or Molding industry comparable certifications (such as Master Molder or comparable Scientific Molding Training Certificate) and 2 years relevant work experience
- 5 years of work experience in a molding environment
- Molding process experience in the following areas:
Master Molder I, or higher - Mold press maintenance and…
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