Body Systems Injection Molding Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Injection Molding
Troy, Michigan
Body Systems Injection Molding Engineer #1065324
Job Description:Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a hands-on, technically sharp Injection Molding Engineer to join our growing team. This engineer will own the full lifecycle of injection molded components — from tooling concept and mold design through process development, production launch, and ongoing quality assurance — for body system applications across the vehicle.
What you get to do:- Be an integral part of an energetic team that's redefining what an electric vehicle can be, with injection molded components at the heart of the body system.
- Review and approve mold designs, manage tooling builds with suppliers, and drive mold qualification (T1-T3 and beyond).
- Develop, validate, and document robust injection molding processes using scientific molding principles — establishing and locking process windows for pressure, temperature, fill rate, pack, hold, and cooling.
- Manage all aspects of injection molded components to meet program requirements including dimensional performance, functional sealing performance, cost, mass, cycle time, and manufacturability.
- Own component quality from mold qualification through production: lead PPAP submissions, develop control plans, drive root cause analysis on defects, and implement corrective actions to ensure zero-escape quality.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier engineering teams to execute DFM reviews, mold flow analysis, and tolerance studies that eliminate risk early in development.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited university.
- 5+ years of hands‑on injection molding engineering experience, spanning tooling design, process development, and production support for high‑volume plastic components.
- Deep knowledge of injection mold tooling: cavity and core design, side actions, lifters, hot runner systems, cooling circuit layout, tool steel selection, and mold maintenance practices.
- Proficiency in scientific molding methodology, including systematic process development, DOE, and the use of SPC and process capability metrics to control part quality.
- Strong understanding of thermoplastic and thermoplastic elastomer materials (TPE, TPO, EPDM, PP, PA, PC/ABS) and how material properties affect shrinkage, warpage, sink, and functional performance.
- Demonstrated experience with quality systems and launch tools: APQP, PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, GD&T, MSA, and capability studies in a production injection molding environment.
- Familiarity with mold flow simulation software (Moldex3D, Autodesk Moldflow, or equivalent) and the ability to interpret results to drive tooling and process decisions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and cross-functional priorities in a fast‑paced, startup environment.
At Fast Tek Global,
Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet
. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories
. Also,
Doing the right thing is our mantra
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We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years
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Fast Tek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused
. We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible,
creative and honest
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Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options…
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