Injection Molding Process Engineer

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina. Employment Type: Direct Hire. Work Location: 100% Onsite.

About the role

Reliance One is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Engineer to support production, improve molding equipment and processes, reduce downtime and scrap, and lead corrective-action initiatives within a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment and process improvements that increase quality, safety, ergonomics, and cost savings
• Troubleshoot injection molding processes, tooling, equipment, and quality concerns
• Implement permanent corrective actions using root-cause analysis
• Inspect incoming molds and equipment for compliance with build specifications
• Provide responsive production support to minimize downtime
• Support product development and Design for Manufacturing principles
• Assist with validation trials, feasibility studies, and performance testing
• Develop specifications, tooling, processes, and training procedures
• Lead scrap-reduction and lean-manufacturing initiatives
• Support Quality and Environmental Management Systems
• Maintain compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 standards
• Supervise direct reports and support their development
• Remain available for on-call production needs
• Travel as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Direct experience in an injection molding manufacturing facility or substantial injection molding expertise
• Strong mechanical aptitude and industrial troubleshooting skills
• Ability to analyze manufacturing equipment and processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, leadership, and supervisory skills
• AutoCAD or SolidWorks experience preferred
• Willingness to provide on-call support and travel when required