Manufacturing Engineer

Injection Molding Engineer In this role, you’ll own the injection molding side of new product launches from early DFM conversations with customer engineers through tool design, process development, validation and SOP. You’re the technical bridge from concept to launch. You’ll work directly with the upstream printing and forming teams, because what happens before the film hits the cavity determines what you’re working with.

CLIENT PARTNER PROFILE & VALUE PROPOSITION

Leapros has been engaged by a well established manufacturing company in the Greater Milwaukee area to fill an Injection Molding Engineer position. This is an exciting opportunity in a unique company whose parts end up in automotive interiors, appliance control panels, and backlit interface assemblies for global programs. The customers are sophisticated and the cosmetic standards are stringent. If you enjoy technically challenging molding work where visual quality matters as much as dimensions, this role is for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Partner with customers and internal teams early to translate appearance/performance requirements into moldable, manufacturable designs. Specify tool design and resin selection to enable a capable process. Own the molding technical deliverables within the company: build plans, DOE’s, process analysis, capability studies, process documentation, and launch readiness reviews. Partner with Operations for process development using scientific molding principles to establish a robust window and define critical-to-quality parameters. Create and update PFMEA’s, control plans, and measurement studies (Gauge R&R) to ensure process controls are effective and audit‑ready. Troubleshoot molding issues during builds and launches; identify root cause and implement corrective actions. Drive improvements identified during builds and validation—cycle time, scrap reduction, cosmetic yield, and process stability. Evaluate and qualify tool partners for technical capability, launch discipline, and decorative molding experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering degree or equivalent hands‑on experience. 3+ years in injection molding process development. APQP/IATF‑compliant. Must be self‑directed and flexible to work overtime, night shifts, and provide global support when necessary. Travel up to 10%, including international travel, as required. Valid driver’s license and passport. Preferred: Film insert molding or decorative molding experience, scientific molding training, moldflow simulation.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the available annual or hourly pay scale for this position is: up to $100,000 annually. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on qualifications and other factors essential to the performance of duties and is determined by the hiring authority.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid Sick Time. Employee assistance programs (EAP). At Leapros, we are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non‑discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. This commitment enhances our ability to conduct business with the highest level of integrity, solidifying our position as the most trusted workforce solutions partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr info.leapros.com - Jobboard