Plastics Manufacturing Process Engineer -- Injection Molding

Job Description

Job Description

Want to shape world-class molded parts while improving every cycle?

If you enjoy teaching others, solving production puzzles, and squeezing waste out of every second, this role is for you.

What you'll own

• Training: Educate associates on molding processes, machine operation, and safety.
• Issue resolution: Troubleshoot defects and downtime in plastic injection molding; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Continuous improvement: Drive initiatives from idea to implementation to boost throughput and reduce cycle time.
• New product introduction: Establish robust processes so new parts meet customer requirements, quality standards, and productivity goals.
• Estimating: Provide cycle time and shot weight estimates for new tools and products.
• Operations support: Perform process adjustments and manage changeovers when needed.
• Site stewardship: Ensure work areas are clean, safe, and audit-ready.
• Documentation: Complete forms, maintain records, and deliver reports on schedule.
• Team culture: Promote strong associate relations aligned with long-term leadership objectives.
• Safety: Model and enforce all safety rules; maintain orderly conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bring these qualifications

• BS in Process Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field with emphasis on injection molding; or 5+ years of injection molding experience.
• Strong command of engineered resins, molding machine operation, and auxiliary/peripheral equipment.

Tools and skills you'll use

• Hand tools, cranes, grinders, calipers, and gauges.
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operation and hand/powered pallet jacks.
• Computer literacy with standard office software and handheld scanners.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment in your area.

Environment and physical demands

• Office work with intermittent equipment noise; extended periods (30+ minutes) using a computer/VDT.
• Manufacturing floor time with elevated noise levels.
• Exposure to moving equipment and electrical hazards; serious injury is possible without proper care.
• Travel by car between customer sites, including high-traffic conditions and typical driving risks.
• Occasional lifting/moving of items up to 50 lbs.

Why you'll thrive here

• Hands-on ownership of process performance and new product launches.
• Opportunity to mentor others and influence plant-wide standards.
• A culture that values clean, safe, and continuously improving operations.