Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Engineer, design, and commission complete injection molding cells, including presses, EOAT, robotics, dryers, vision systems, material handling, and packaging equipment
• Collaborate with tooling and automation teams to ensure that molds and fixtures are designed for automation, reliability, and maintainability
• Specify, install, and validate manufacturing equipment, including thermal systems, drying/blending systems, and auxiliary automation
• Own cell layout, material flow, and process integration; optimize for uptime, cycle time, and changeover efficiency
• Drive qualification activities including FAT/SAT, DOE, Cpk, GR&R, and root cause analysis
• Integrate sensor feedback and process monitoring systems in collaboration with automation and software teams
• Generate and maintain clear, concise documentation including process instructions, validation protocols, and standard work
• Work alongside quality and process technicians to establish control plans and quality checkpoints

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering for injection molding operations, with experience launching automated production cells
• Demonstrated ownership of equipment specification, vendor interaction, process integration, and startup in a production setting
• Strong working knowledge of mold tooling, press systems, cycle time optimization, and automation integration
• Experience with high-volume or high-mix operations in plastics manufacturing
• Familiarity with robotic systems, vision inspection, thermal management, and downstream automation
• Proficient in root cause analysis, process validation, and lean manufacturing principles
• Able to work cross-functionally and move quickly with minimal oversight in a startup environment
• Preferred: Experience with Moldflow, RJG, or scientific molding techniques
• Preferred: Exposure to MES or real-time factory monitoring systems
• Preferred: Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent) and engineering documentation systems
• Preferred: Background in high-performance, fast-paced manufacturing environments that emphasize quality, speed, and iteration