Process Development Engineer - Liquid Injection Molding

Key Responsibilities

• Interface and maintain strong relationships with internal Sales and Program Management including external Customers’ Engineering Departments, and key supplier personnel that align with both existing and new manufacturing processes.
• Aid in investigating new technologies, submitting well-researched and viable proposals to management for funding and further development.
• Utilize CAD software and equipment to perform engineering design tasks, ensuring that products meet specifications and design standards.
• Work closely with R&D and other divisions to resolve technical problems, obtain additional information, and support design development.
• Provide technical problem-solving support to divisions by utilizing design experiments and sound engineering principles to help optimize the full manufacturing process.
• Cook up equipment, materials, and supplies needed for project assignments.
• Ensure smooth workflow and assist as necessary to guide personnel through the production process.
• Initiate purchase requisitions, expedite orders for timely delivery, and maintain necessary records.
• Maintain engineering process, product, and project records.
• Produce and distribute necessary reports to ensure clear communication within the team and across departments.
• Introduce new parts and processes into production, working with Process Technicians and Production Supervisors to transition new programs into mass production operations.
• Develop and refine process parameters and techniques for all molding and auxiliary processes to meet cost control requirements.
• Troubleshoot processes to improve quality, reduce cost, and ensure product consistency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in process development, troubleshooting, and optimization in all molding operations.
• Hands-on experience developing and optimizing Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) / Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) manufacturing processes required.
• Experience with silicone molding, tooling development, scientific molding techniques, and process validation strongly preferred.
• Experience in product feasibility analysis to determine product viability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with technical teams, customers, and external vendors.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in CAD software for engineering and design tasks.
• Expert knowledge with troubleshooting tooling, material development, and molding processes.