Injection Molding Engineer

Injection Molding EngineerToyoda Gosei Texas (located in San Antonio, TX) has an opening for an Injection Molding Engineer in the Interior/Exterior Plastic Engineering department. The Injection Molding Engineer functions with a high degree of autonomy, and is responsible for developing processes for new products and optimizing existing ones to achieve target for quality level, cycle time, and yield, by hands on setup and processing of injection molds for Toyoda Gosei (TG) Texas (TGTX) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (AMCs).Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform studies on customer product designs for tooling feasibility utilizing CATIAOversee and manage new tool design and construction with mold suppliersWrite Mold Design Specifications for new tooling and maintain mold standardsAttend new mold tryouts to identify and troubleshoot problemsSales support involving cost estimation and tooling cost down proposalsQuoting and scheduling of new tooling and modification to existing toolsCommunicate with design and manufacturing in order to solve technical problemsProcess Optimization: Establish and refine molding parameters to maximize efficiency, minimize scrap, and ensure consistent quality.Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving: Diagnose and resolve defects, machine issues, and process inefficiencies scientific molding principles.Tooling & Equipment Management: Work with tooling suppliers and internal teams to ensure proper mold maintenance, modifications, and performance optimization.Material & Machine Parameters: Select appropriate materials (PP, ABS, Nylon, and other automotive-grade resins) and set up injection molding machines for optimal production.Continuous Improvement: Apply Toyota Production System (TPS), Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing principles to drive cost savings and efficiency improvements.Quality Control: Ensure parts meet IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 quality standards, utilizing DOE (Design of Experiments) and other statistical methodologies.Collaboration: Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to drive improvements in safety, efficiency, and defect reduction.New Product Development: Assist in launching new molds, engineering changes, and process development for upcoming Toyota model updates.Compliance & Safety: Ensure molding processes comply with OSHA regulations, internal safety policies, and environmental standards.Waste Reduction: Decrease scrap rates and improve first-pass yield.Quality Performance: Ensure defect-free parts that meet Toyota's stringent quality expectations.Process Efficiency: Reduce cycle times and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)This role requires the completion of other duties as assignedRequired Education, Experience, and SkillsCertifications and EducationBachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent years of relevant experience is requiredRJG Master Molder Certification is preferredSix Sigma Green Belt is preferredExperience1-4 years of experience in an engineering role is required1 to 4 years of experience in injection molding at a manufacturing environment is preferredPrior knowledge of Injection Molding Machines (Yushin, Yaskawa, Start, Fanuc, UR Robots) is preferredUnderstanding of hot runner systems, mold flow analysis and mold maintenance is preferredExperienced in scientific molding, decoupled molding and root cause analysis is preferredFamiliar with Toyota Production Systems (TPS), Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is preferredPhysical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Technology CompetenciesProficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2016 or newer is requiredPrevious experience with Moldflow is preferredPrevious experience with SolidWorks is preferredWork EnvironmentPlant environmentAdditional CompetenciesAbility to consistently meet deadlines is requiredBilingual (English/Spanish) is a plusEffective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are requiredAbility to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is requiredEffective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are requiredStrong organizational skills, analytical thinking skills, problem solving and project scheduling skills is requiredEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.