Process Engineer - Injection Molding

Process Engineer
- Injection Molding

We are seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical support to Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and Maintenance in resolving manufacturing issues and driving continuous process improvement. This role uses lean manufacturing principles, problem-solving methods, and robust process development to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability.

What You Will Do:

• Support processing and set up teams to improve daily efficiency and continuous improvement efforts
• Participate in product launches to ensure a smooth transition from launch to production
• Contribute to PFMEA activities for new product launches
• Implement process improvements, affecting scrap, labor, and downtime
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools such as 6S, SMED, and error-proofing
• Identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions for process-related customer rejections to prevent recurrence
• Communicate with suppliers and customers regarding processing materials and equipment
• Lead investigation teams focused on scrap reduction, process improvement, and cycle time reduction
• Establish and maintain robust production processes for each mold
• Establish and maintain optimal machine settings for each mold
• Establish and maintain process standards for raw material dryers
• Provide technical support and training to the processing and molding departments
• Provide problem-solving and engineering support to Tool Room, Maintenance, and Molding

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited college or university, or equivalent injection molding processing experience
• Minimum 10 years of related manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of thermoplastic morphologies and their properties
• Understanding of polymer chain degradation and its causes and effects
• Fundamentals of Systematic Molding certification
• Master Molder 1 certification
• Master Molder 2 certification
• Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.

About Con Met:

Con Met, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, structural castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1964, Con Met innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers. Today, Con Met products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.

Con Met is committed to creating products and services that align with critical customer needs. The development of more efficient products, processes, and technology that transform the way customers run and maintain their vehicles is central to Con Met's vision. Con Met is… A division of Amsted Industries, has been advancing the commercial vehicle industry since 1964. A leading global provider to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels, Con Met delivers wheel ends, cast metal components, plastic systems, and automated aerodynamic devices.

Designed, engineered, tested, and manufactured in-house, Con Met's comprehensive portfolio is built to enhance vehicle efficiency, performance, and sustainability. Standard on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America, Con Met products are increasingly adopted in global markets.

Con Met is a Solutions Provider We've been driving the commercial vehicle industry forward with transformative solutions since 1964. In fact, Con Met solutions and products are installed as OEM first-fit equipment on virtually all heavy-duty trucks in North America. People-First Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We focus on creating an environment where our people can thrive by improving our workplaces and our communities across all our global locations.

Customer Focused For decades, Con Met has been a trusted partner to OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 suppliers, and the aftermarket. We supply forward-thinking, high-performance solutions that bring…