General Associate

Job SummaryThe Injection Molding Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for establishing molding conditions, integrating new projects into production, and driving continuous improvement. You will act as the technical subject matter expert, ensuring that products are manufactured within quality standards, cycle times are optimized, and scrap is minimized.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess Optimization: Develop and document scientific molding parameters to ensure manufacturing consistency and optimal run efficiency.New Product Launch: Collaborate with product design and tooling teams to trial new molds, troubleshoot design flaws, and validate production parameters.Troubleshooting: Diagnose equipment, tooling, or material issues and develop root-cause analyses and corrective actions.Quality Assurance: Ensure all manufactured plastic parts meet strict customer specifications and ISO/quality standards.Training & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership to process technicians, operators, and other molding personnel on the production floor.Schedule and oversee mold PM’s, coordinate mold cleaning and repairs, and make sure tooling and equipment stays in optimal condition to minimize downtime and defects.Qualifications & RequirementsExperience: 3 to 5 years of proven, hands-on experience in plastic injection molding processing.Technical Skills: Strong understanding of scientific molding principles, decoupled molding, and mold design.Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, root-cause problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.Education: Engineering degree a Plus but not requiredFREE BENEFITS COVERED BY EMPLOYERVision (single, Spouse & Family)Dental (Single, Spouse & Family)STD (Short Term disability)LTD (long term disability)Life InsuranceMedical Plan Option 3 (SINGLE)Partially Funded Plans401 k with Match3 Medical Plan Options (Single, Spouse & Family)Additional BenefitsPaid HolidaysPaid Shutdown (July & December)Paid Vacation TimePaid Bereavement leaveSteal Toe Shoe ReimbursementSafety Prescription Glasses ReimbursementAdditional Life Insurance (Single, Spouse, family)Accident InsuranceService Award (Bonus for Tenure)Vacation AccrualNew Hire - Hourly3 months - 16 Hours6 months - 24 Hours9 months – 24 HoursTotal for first year 64Tenure1 Year – 80 Hours5 Year – 120 hoursWage ScaleAt Hire: $17.333 months: $17.866 months: $18.379 Months: $19.471 Year: $19.802 Year: $20.133 Year: $20.77 #J-18808-Ljbffr Ada Technologies Inc