Molding Process Engineer

What You’ll Do

Lead, optimize, and troubleshoot thermoset compression molding processes for fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP/SMC/BMC) enclosures.

Collaborate with operators, mold leads, supervisors and managers-70% of time on plant floor.

• Write and maintain setup sheets, molding documentation, training guides, and SOPs.
• Own process troubleshooting and material troubleshooting.
• Train and mentor team members; drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Interface with tool shops and support capital projects for new equipment and automation.
• Directly impact scrap reduction and production efficiency.

What You Bring

• 5+ years’ direct experience in thermoset compression molding (SMC/BMC) or closely related field.
• Strong hands-on understanding of molding processes, molding machines, and mold tooling.
• Effective communicator and collaborator-respects others, values teamwork and models The Collaborative Way.
• Experience with hydraulic press systems (100T–1000T+), heating processes (oil, electric), and mold applications.
• Proven record in process and material troubleshooting.
• DOE experience for process optimization and root cause analysis.
• Prefere: Allen Bradley PLC/HMI experience—able to read and edit code for process controls.
• Experience with SMC/BMC, thermoset processes or oil-heated molding operations.
• Experience in high mix, low-volume manufacturing.
• Goal and process driven-comfortable driving change to deliver results.
• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and full benefits package.
• A career path with immediate impact and long-term growth.
• The opportunity to build something with a company committed to investment and innovation.

Who Thrives Here

• Problem solvers with an inquiring mind and mechanical aptitude.
• Detail-oriented doers who “own it” and drive to completion.
• Team players who value respect, collaboration, and learning.
• Ready to help us reduce scrap, boost efficiency, and drive technical excellence?