Process Engineer

Process Engineer at Actalent

Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Location: Georgetown, KY

Client: No visa sponsorship available.

The Injection Mold Pilot Engineer will play a pivotal role in the Pilot group, which is responsible for the successful launch of new products. This position entails leading the process setup and validation for new models, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with company standards, and driving continuous improvement projects during product launches.

• Lead the process setup and validation for new models, including mold trials, DOE (Design of Experiments), capability studies, and full production handoff.
• Collaborate closely with product design and tool designers to ensure parts and molds are manufacturable and compliant with company standards.
• Develop and document standardized molding processes for each new tool to ensure consistency and repeatability.
• Work with tooling vendors and internal toolrooms to oversee new mold fabrication, testing, and modification.
• Conduct mold acceptance trials (T0/T1/T2) and provide feedback for tooling optimization.
• Establish robust process parameters for new tools and products.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams including Design, Quality, Production, Tooling, Supply Chain, and Customers.
• Train production staff and technicians on new processes to ensure successful scale‑up and long‑term stability.
• Support the standardization of mold designs, components, and processing methods across new product lines.
• Drive continuous improvement projects during new product launches to reduce cycle time, improve yield, and enhance manufacturability.
• Assist launch team with various process preparation tasks including process documentation, prototype event parts preparation, and customer documentation.

• 3+ years of experience with injection mold startup/setup.
• Ability to read part drawings, such as AutoCAD and Catia.
• Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate schedules between multiple teams/groups such as design, tooling, production, suppliers, and customers.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing, process improvement, mechanical engineering, and plastic injection.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing, product development, and project management.

• Experience with new product development and process setup.
• Knowledge of APQP/PPAP.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma.
• Experience with tooling design, PLC programming, and Microsoft Excel.

The work environment is an automotive manufacturing setting. The facility experiences hot conditions in the summer and cooler temperatures in the winter. All proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required on the manufacturing floor, including steel‑toed boots, eyewear, and ear plugs. Work hours are the first shift from 7 AM to 4 PM, with approximately 200 people employed at the plant.

Hourly rate: $31.25 – $36.06 per hour.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Management and Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as modification or adjustment of the job application process or interview due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for additional accommodation options.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 2026.