Injection Molding Process Engineer

TriMas Corporation; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Injection Molding Process Engineer to lead the development and management of injection molding processes. This role involves utilizing scientific molding principles to ensure compliance and performance of manufacturing processes. You will work closely with customers and internal teams, leveraging your expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company where your innovative approach and problem-solving skills will make a significant impact on production efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in injection molding tooling design and process.
• Formal training in Six Sigma and Lean is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage injection molding processes using scientific molding principles.
• Lead process tech team in tooling work orders for mold repairs.
• Perform regular process audits for compliance.

Skills

Injection Molding

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

College degree in Plastics Engineering

Tools

ISO Procedures

IQMS

Job description

Injection Molding Process Engineer

Company: Rieke LLC

Primary Location: 2855 E. Bellefontaine Rd, Hamilton, IN 46742 USA

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

This role is responsible for the overall development and management of injection molding processes at Rieke Packaging. The position will utilize scientific molding principles to establish and validate new product molding processes and manufacturing cells. Additionally, it ensures that all existing processes are continuously monitored and audited for compliance and sustained performance. This position requires leadership skills to work closely with customers, process techs, internal tooling, quality, and production teams.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform, document, and direct all process development activity using scientific molding tools.
• Document all process-related validation protocol requirements.
• Perform regular process audits to ensure manufacturing compliance.
• Serve as technical liaison to customers on all process-related activities.
• Monitor daily IQMS real-time data and audit processes not meeting standards.
• Operate all aspects of molding and auxiliary equipment.
• Understand decoupled molding principles and ensure adherence by process techs.
• Support troubleshooting and debugging of new programs.
• Adhere to ISO procedures.
• Lead process tech team in developing tooling work orders for mold repairs and PMs.
• Utilize continuous improvement, lean, and Six Sigma tools to reach OEE standards.
• Coach, mentor, and train process technicians.

Qualifications

• College degree in Plastics Engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in injection molding tooling design and process.
• Experience in ISO environment is desirable.
• Basic understanding of automation.
• Driven, self-motivated, and a change agent with a bias for action and a positive attitude.
• Organized with the ability to bring projects to successful completion.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and lean manufacturing skills.
• Process and results-driven.
• Innovative, inspiring, and capable of working in a consultative manner throughout the organization.
• Formal training in Six Sigma, Lean, and leadership is highly desirable.