Injection Molding Engineer | Senai

Hirehub Management Sdn. Bhd.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in automotive appliances is seeking a skilled professional to manage injection molding processes. The role involves process optimization, tool management, and quality assurance to ensure the highest standards in product specifications. Candidates should have experience in injection molding and a relevant engineering degree. This position is based in Kulai, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of hands-on injection molding experience.
• Familiarity with mold/tooling; experience in the automation industry is highly preferable.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize molding parameters for products.
• Collaborate on mold design and preventive maintenance.
• Analyze molding defects and provide technical support.
• Ensure molded parts meet specifications.
• Participate in design reviews for new molds.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Molding machines

Job description

Company Background

Our client is a leading manufacturer of automotive appliances, specializing in the production of high-quality vehicle components and systems. The company serves both local and international markets, providing reliable products to support the automotive industry's supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Development & Optimization

• Develop, set, and optimize molding parameters for new and existing products.
• Conduct mold trials, process validations, and capability studies.
• Improve cycle time, material efficiency, and overall process stability.
• Implement DOE (Design of Experiments) for process improvement.

2. Tooling & Equipment Management

• Collaborate and take part intomold design, modification, and preventive maintenance.
• Support mold qualification, sample runs, and tooling approval.

3. Troubleshooting & Technical Support

• Analyze molding defects and lead root cause investigations.
• Provide daily technical support to production teams and resolve process issues.

4. Quality Assurance

• Ensure molded parts meet dimensional, cosmetic, and functional specifications.
• Work with QA teams and prepare necessary documentation: process sheets, WI (work instructions), and validation reports.

5. New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Participate in design reviews for new molds, parts, and materials.
• Coordinate sample submissions and pilot builds.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives to enhance performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, downtime, and operating costs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of hands-on injection molding experience.
• Familiarity with mold/tooling; experience in automation industry is highly preferable.
• Knowledge of molding machines.