Manufacturing Engineer – Injection Molding & Process Improvement

Job Category: Indirect Labor - Fixed

Requisition Number: MANUF
003298

• Posted :
  October 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Latrobe, PA 15650, USA

• Travel Required :
  Yes

• Provide advanced technical support for injection molding operations
  , including machine capability, mold capability, material processing, process control, and auxiliary equipment.
• Serve as an advanced troubleshooter for machine, tooling, process, material, and other production-related issues.
• Identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to improve manufacturing performance.
• Optimize cycle times, processes, equipment utilization, and overall production efficiency
  .
• Validate manufacturing processes to meet customer and internal requirements.
• Coordinate tooling and auxiliary equipment modifications to improve molding processes and/or meet customer specifications.

• Identify, recommend, and execute continuous improvement projects aligned with company objectives.
• Lead or support initiatives focused on:
  • Cycle time reduction
  • Scrap reduction
  • Preventive action / Red Tag reduction
  • Direct labor reduction
  • SMED and capacity improvement
  • Workflow and productivity improvements
• Develop and improve work-cell layouts using ergonomics, Lean manufacturing principles, and process-flow analysis
  .
• Quantify the financial and operational impact of improvement projects, including customer-driven initiatives.

• Represent Manufacturing on New Product Introduction (NPI) and product development teams.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) expertise to ensure new products can be efficiently and consistently manufactured.
• Partner with Engineering during new project development and assist with the transition of new equipment and processes from Engineering to Operations.
• Assist with the installation, startup, setup, and operation of new equipment and automation.
• Train and support operations personnel on new equipment, automation, processes, and work-cell requirements.

• Provide manufacturing, process, machine, and material expertise when investigating customer complaints.
• Develop and implement preventive actions to address manufacturing-related quality issues.
• Work directly with customer representatives when needed to understand requirements and the voice of the customer
  .
• Maintain accurate project and process documentation in accordance with company specifications and procedures.

Success in this role will be measured through improvements in:

• Cycle time and manufacturing capacity
• Scrap and material waste
• Preventive action / Red Tag performance
• SMED implementation and equipment availability
• Process capability and stability
• Customer-driven improvement projects and measurable financial impact

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
  , or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding manufacturing and process engineering (5+ years preferred).
• Background in electrical mechanical, as well as basic understanding of PLCs
• Basic plumbing (water/air connectors) and electrical (120/240 and 12/24v DC) skills
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and process controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and identify root causes.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
  .
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Operations, and customers.
• Strong commitment to manufacturing safety and standardized work
  .

• Experience with plastic injection molding processes (5+ years preferred).
• Experience with mold and tooling modifications.
• Experience with automation and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience with SMED, Lean, process optimization, and scrap reduction
  .
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacturability.
• Experience working directly with customers or customer engineering teams.

Your work will have a direct impact on how efficiently, safely, and consistently we manufacture products for our customers. You'll have the…