Manufacturing Engineer – Injection Molding & Process Improvement; M-F Dayshift

Manufacturing Engineer
- Injection Molding & Process Improvement (M-F Dayshift)

Job Category : Indirect Labor
- Fixed

Requisition Number : MANUF
003298

• Posted :
  September 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Latrobe, PA 15650, USA

• 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
  .
• 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
  .
• 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 opportunity to solve challenging technical problems, improve processes, support new product launches, and deliver measurable improvements in
quality, productivity, capacity, and cost
.

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