Molding Manager

NPAworldwide; Kulai; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a senior molding operations leader in Johor, Malaysia to oversee daily production, drive process improvements, and ensure safety and quality across the molding line. You will direct engineering and maintenance teams and push for cycle-time reductions and efficiency gains.

The role requires extensive hands-on molding experience, strong leadership, and expertise in high‑precision, high‑cavitation molding with advanced resins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Polymer/ Tooling Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years experience in precision injection molding.
• Minimum 5 years in managerial or leadership roles in molding operations.
• Strong hands-on experience in molding process optimization and tooling troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of engineering resins (LCP, PA9T, PA10T, PPS) and high glass-fiber materials.
• Experience with high-cavitation precision molds, hot runner systems, and automation.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, people management and cross-functional coordination.
• Familiar with DOE, SPC, and process validation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily molding production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Develop and optimize molding processes for precision connector components.
• Troubleshoot molding and tooling issues including flash, short shot, gas marks, warpage, blistering, and dimensional variation.
• Drive cycle time reduction, yield improvement, scrap reduction, and machine efficiency.
• Work closely with tooling teams on mold design improvement, maintenance, qualification, and yield enhancement.
• Support new product introduction, mold trials, process validation, and production ramp-up.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in molding processes, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Manage and develop molding engineers, technicians, supervisors, and production teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Leadership

Troubleshooting

DOE SPC Process validation

Engineering resins (LCP PA9T PA10T PPS

High cavitation molds

Automation

Cross-functional coordination

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Polymer/ Tooling Engineering

10+ years in precision injection molding

5+ years managerial/leadership experience in molding operations

Tools

High cavitation molds

Hot runner systems

Automation

Job description

Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily molding production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Develop and optimize molding processes for precision connector components.
• Troubleshoot molding and tooling issues including flash, short shot, gas marks, warpage, blistering, and dimensional variation.
• Drive cycle time reduction, yield improvement, scrap reduction, and machine efficiency.
• Work closely with tooling teams on mold design improvement, maintenance, qualification, and yield enhancement.
• Support new product introduction, mold trials, process validation, and production ramp-up.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in molding processes, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Manage and develop molding engineers, technicians, supervisors, and production teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, or Tooling Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in precision injection molding, preferably in connectors or electronics manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of managerial or leadership experience in molding operations.
• Strong hands‑on experience in molding process optimization and tooling troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of engineering resins such as LCP, PA9T, PA10T, PPS, and high glass‑fiber materials.
• Experience with high‑cavitation precision molds, hot runner systems, and automation.
• Strong problem‑solving, leadership, people management, and cross‑functional coordination skills.
• Familiar with scientific molding, DOE, SPC, and process validation techniques.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• It offers a leadership role where you can manage and develop a full molding production team.
• You will work on advanced precision injection molding technologies used in high‑end connector manufacturing.
• It provides exposure to complex engineering materials and high‑cavitation mold systems, which strengthens technical expertise.
• You can drive real impact through process optimization, efficiency improvement, and cost reduction projects.
• It involves end‑to‑end responsibility from new product introduction to mass production, giving strong career growth potential.