Process Engineer-Injection Molding

Process Engineer-Injection Molding

Summary:

Seeking an experienced, hands-on Process Engineer to join our Injection Molding team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering & Facilities Manager, this role is critical to optimizing molding performance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring stable, capable manufacturing processes.

This is a highly floor-focused, technical role requiring direct involvement with molding machines, tooling, and process troubleshooting. It is not a desk-only engineering position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead process development and validation for new and existing injection molds using Scientific and Decoupled Molding techniques
• Analyze and optimize molding processes to improve quality, cost, throughput, cycle time, and scrap reduction
• Establish and maintain process controls, startup documentation, and standard production parameters
• Start up, shut down, troubleshoot, and support molding equipment, tooling, and auxiliary systems
• Conduct DOE's, process capability studies, and tooling qualifications
• Provide hands-on technical support for daily production activities, tool sampling, and quality concerns
• Recommend mold and equipment improvements and support capital projects and cost reduction initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Manufacturing leadership to ensure stable, capable processes
• Train, coach, and provide technical direction to mold setters, operators, and engineers
• Support quoting activities and interface with customers or vendors as required
• Follow ISO 14001 and TS 16949 requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree or comparable work experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an injection molding environment
• At least 5 years of successful plastic injection molding processing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Scientific Injection Molding techniques
• Proven troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to read measuring devices and interpret blueprints
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and applications preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to lead initiatives and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and training skills

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Manufacturing-floor–focused role with significant hands-on involvement with molding equipment and tooling
• Standing for extended periods in areas that may be hot, noisy, and dusty
• Commitment to safety, ergonomics, and environmental standards

Why Work With Us?

• A rich Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid), a robust Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching.

• Vacation and Sick Time

• Up to Ten (10) paid holidays (including one diversity holiday)

• Perfect Attendance and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities (up to $200 per referral)

• Opportunities for growth and job training, for energetic, career-minded individuals.

• Located in Saline, MI just minutes from Planet Fitness, Emagine Saline, and hundreds of local businesses!