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Process Technician - Injection Molding

Job in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23214, USA
Listing for: LEGO Group
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42705 - 45460 USD Yearly USD 42705.00 45460.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Optimize injection molding processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Analyze process and manufacturing data to improve capability, stability, repeatability, cycle times, scrap, and uptime.

Monitor production and implement process improvements to maintain optimal processing conditions and standardize best practices.

Advanced Troubleshooting & Technical Support

Lead troubleshooting of complex molding issues involving molds, machines, materials, automation, auxiliary equipment, and process variation.

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to restore process stability and production performance.

Support production recovery, startup activities, quality issues, and recurring equipment or process concerns.

Support mold qualification, requalification, process validation, and mold testing following repairs, engineering changes, transfers, and launches.

Assist with implementing new molds, materials, technologies, and production platforms while supporting new product introductions and ramp-ups.

Technical Leadership

Coach and mentor Technicians, Setters, Operators, and Production Team Members on scientific molding principles, troubleshooting, and technical best practices.

Serve as a technical resource for cross-functional problem solving, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across local and global teams.

Process Governance & Compliance

Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with global standards, process controls, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Maintain process documentation, mold cards, work instructions, and operating standards while identifying risks and recommending improvements.

Experience

5+ years of advanced injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment.

Expertise in scientific molding, process optimization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

Experience with mold qualification, process validation, production launches, and continuous improvement in high-volume manufacturing.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed

Starting Hourly Rate $31.60

Education

Associate degree, technical diploma, certification, or equivalent combination of education and advanced injection molding experience.

Scientific Molding, RJG, or equivalent certification preferred.

Technical Skills

Advanced injection molding and scientific molding

Process optimization and continuous improvement

Root cause analysis and statistical process control (SPC)

Mold qualification and validation

Manufacturing data analysis

Technical coaching and cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel and manufacturing systems

Analytical problem solving and attention to detail

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $31.60 - $31.60 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

What's in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family
Care
Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague
Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO…

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