Manufacturing Engineer - Injection Molding & Process Improvement (M-F Dayshift)

Job Description

Job Description

What You'll DoManufacturing & Process Engineering

• Provide advanced technical support for  injection molding operations , including machine capability, mold capability, material processing, process control, and auxiliary equipment.
• Serve as an advanced troubleshooter for machine, tooling, process, material, and other production-related issues.
• Identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to improve manufacturing performance.
• Optimize  cycle times, processes, equipment utilization, and overall production efficiency .
• Validate manufacturing processes to meet customer and internal requirements.
• Coordinate tooling and auxiliary equipment modifications to improve molding processes and/or meet customer specifications.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Identify, recommend, and execute continuous improvement projects aligned with company objectives.
• Lead or support initiatives focused on:
  • Cycle time reduction
  • Scrap reduction
  • Preventive action / Red Tag reduction
  • Direct labor reduction
  • SMED and capacity improvement
  • Workflow and productivity improvements
• Develop and improve work-cell layouts using  ergonomics, Lean manufacturing principles, and process-flow analysis .
• Quantify the financial and operational impact of improvement projects, including customer-driven initiatives.

New Product Introduction & Equipment

• Represent Manufacturing on  New Product Introduction (NPI) and product development teams.
• Provide  Design for Manufacturability (DFM) expertise to ensure new products can be efficiently and consistently manufactured.
• Partner with Engineering during new project development and assist with the transition of new equipment and processes from Engineering to Operations.
• Assist with the installation, startup, setup, and operation of new equipment and automation.
• Train and support operations personnel on new equipment, automation, processes, and work-cell requirements.

Quality & Customer Support

• Provide manufacturing, process, machine, and material expertise when investigating customer complaints.
• Develop and implement preventive actions to address manufacturing-related quality issues.
• Work directly with customer representatives when needed to understand requirements and the  voice of the customer .
• Maintain accurate project and process documentation in accordance with company specifications and procedures.

Key Performance Objectives

Success in this role will be measured through improvements in:

• Cycle time and manufacturing capacity
• Scrap and material waste
• Preventive action / Red Tag performance
• Direct labor efficiency
• SMED implementation and equipment availability
• Process capability and stability
• Customer-driven improvement projects and measurable financial impact

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in  Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field , or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with  injection molding manufacturing and process engineering .
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and process controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and identify root causes.
• Understanding of  Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles .
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Operations, and customers.
• Strong commitment to  manufacturing safety and standardized work .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with  plastic injection molding processes .
• Experience with mold and tooling modifications.
• Experience with automation and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience with  SMED, Lean, process optimization, and scrap reduction .
• Experience supporting  New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacturability.
• Experience working directly with customers or customer engineering teams.

Why This Role Matters

Your work will have a direct impact on how efficiently, safely, and consistently we manufacture products for our customers. You'll have the opportunity to solve challenging technical problems, improve processes, support new product launches, and deliver measurable improvements in  quality, productivity, capacity, and cost .

This is an ideal role for a Manufacturing Engineer who wants to be more than a desk-based engineer—you'll be a key technical partner on the production floor and have the opportunity to see your improvements translate directly into manufacturing results.

Work Environment

This is an onsite, hands-on manufacturing engineering position that requires regular interaction with production operations, manufacturing equipment, tooling, and engineering teams.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and balancing multiple projects and priorities.

How to Apply

If you're a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with injection molding experience and a passion for  problem-solving, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement , we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team and help us build safer, more efficient, higher-quality manufacturing processes.