Lead Injection Molding Process Engineer

Role Purpose

Lead process development, optimization, and validation for injection molding programs spanning new product launches, tool transfers, and sustaining production. As a senior technical resource, you will drive resolution of complex process challenges, establish robust process standards, and partner cross-functionally with tooling, maintenance, quality, and automation teams to deliver consistent, high-performance manufacturing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development, setup, optimization, and validation of injection molding process parameters to ensure consistent part quality, machine reliability, and long-term process robustness
• Troubleshoot complex and chronic molding defects; identify root causes, evaluate technical tradeoffs, and drive sustainable corrective actions
• Own process qualifications, mold trials, first article runs, and production transfer support to ensure launch readiness and stable execution
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with tooling, maintenance, automation, quality, and production teams on technical priorities and improvement opportunities
• Mentor operators, technicians, and junior engineers in process discipline, scientific molding principles, and continuous improvement practices

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on injection molding process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience leading development, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting of injection molding processes in a production environment
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, hot runner systems, auxiliary equipment, and resin processing requirements
• Demonstrated experience establishing and sustaining robust, repeatable process parameters using scientific molding principles
• Experience leading process qualifications, mold trials, first article runs, and production transfer activities
• Ability to read engineering drawings, interpret part specifications and tolerances, and translate technical requirements into stable manufacturing processes
• Experience working cross-functionally with tooling, maintenance, quality, automation, and production teams to drive technical solutions

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience with decoupled molding methodologies, design of experiments (DOE), statistical process control (SPC), and validation documentation
• Familiarity with engineering-grade resins, multi-cavity molds, lean manufacturing, or regulated industries such as automotive, medical device, or consumer products
• Experience developing process standards, documentation practices, or training materials that improve operational consistency

Pay

The range for this position is $101,586.00 - $139,681.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan – total retirement contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on age and years of service
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid parental leave and family building support
• Fitness benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions