The Injection Molding Process Engineer responsibilities include the following:
- Establish process conditions through decoupled molding for new products.
- Troubleshoot molding processes and material or equipment issues.
- Evaluate tooling for areas of concern, areas of improvement for quality and efficiency, and recommend improvements to optimize molding, setup, and overall manufacturing.
- Collect and analyze data on individual processes to identify and improve process capability.
- Document and maintain mold process sheets for accuracy.
- Support process technicians through training in scientific molding practices.
- Leadership role in continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
- Use Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other techniques to analyze process data to determine capabilities as well as improvements.
- Program robots and peripheral equipment.
- Additional items as needed to ensure smooth operation of the plant.
Injection Molding Process Engineer Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will already possess:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding.
- A working knowledge and experience with injection molding and ancillary equipment
- A working knowledge of a wide range of thermoplastic materials and their properties
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
What will put you ahead?
- RJG Master Molder I/II
- Willingness to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed.
- Experience in mentoring and developing associate members of the molding process development team.