Body Systems Injection Molding Engineer #1064975

Fasttek; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

PTO

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Job summary

FastTek Global in Troy, Michigan is seeking an Injection Molding Engineer to own the full lifecycle of molded components for body system applications in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment.

You will lead tooling design reviews, mold qualification, and robust process development using scientific molding principles to lock process windows and ensure quality. 5+ years of hands‑on experience and strong collaboration across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited university.
• 5+ years of hands‑on injection molding engineering experience, spanning tooling design, process development, and production support for high‑volume plastic components.
• Deep knowledge of injection mold tooling: cavity and core design, side actions, lifters, hot runner systems, cooling circuit layout, tool steel selection, and mold maintenance practices.
• Proficiency in scientific molding methodology, including systematic process development, DOE, and the use of SPC and process capability metrics to control part quality.
• Strong understanding of thermoplastic and thermoplastic elastomer materials (TPE, TPO, EPDM, PP, PA, PC/ABS) and material properties effects.
• Experience with quality systems and launch tools: APQP, PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, GD&T, MSA, and capability studies in production molding.
• Familiarity with mold flow simulation software (Moldex3D, Autodesk Moldflow, or equivalent) and ability to interpret results to drive tooling and process decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to manage multiple suppliers and cross‑functional priorities in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of an energetic team redefining EVs, with injection molded components at the heart of the body system.
• Review and approve mold designs, manage tooling builds with suppliers, and drive mold qualification (T1‑T3 and beyond).
• Develop, validate, and document robust injection molding processes using scientific molding principles — establishing and locking process windows for pressure, temperature, fill rate, pack, hold, and cooling.
• Manage all aspects of injection molded components to meet program requirements including dimensional performance, functional sealing performance, cost, mass, cycle time, and manufacturability.
• Own component quality from mold qualification through production: lead PPAP submissions, develop control plans, drive root cause analysis on defects, and implement corrective actions to ensure zero‑escape quality.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier engineering teams to execute DFM reviews, mold flow analysis, and tolerance studies that eliminate risk early in development.

Skills

Injection molding

Process development

Quality assurance

Cross‑functional

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

Moldex3D

Autodesk Moldflow

Job description

Troy, Michigan Body Systems Injection Molding Engineer #1064975

Job Description:

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a hands‑on, technically sharp Injection Molding Engineer to join our growing team. This engineer will own the full lifecycle of injection molded components — from tooling concept and mold design through process development, production launch, and ongoing quality assurance — for body system applications across the vehicle.

What you get to do:

• Be an integral part of an energetic team that's redefining what an electric vehicle can be, with injection molded components at the heart of the body system.
• Review and approve mold designs, manage tooling builds with suppliers, and drive mold qualification (T1‑T3 and beyond).
• Develop, validate, and document robust injection molding processes using scientific molding principles — establishing and locking process windows for pressure, temperature, fill rate, pack, hold, and cooling.
• Manage all aspects of injection molded components to meet program requirements including dimensional performance, functional sealing performance, cost, mass, cycle time, and manufacturability.
• Own component quality from mold qualification through production: lead PPAP submissions, develop control plans, drive root cause analysis on defects, and implement corrective actions to ensure zero‑escape quality.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier engineering teams to execute DFM reviews, mold flow analysis, and tolerance studies that eliminate risk early in development.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited university.
• 5+ years of hands‑on injection molding engineering experience, spanning tooling design, process development, and production support for high‑volume plastic components.
• Deep knowledge of injection mold tooling: cavity and core design, side actions, lifters, hot runner systems, cooling circuit layout, tool steel selection, and mold maintenance practices.
• Proficiency in scientific molding methodology, including systematic process development, DOE, and the use of SPC and process capability metrics to control part quality.
• Strong understanding of thermoplastic and thermoplastic elastomer materials (TPE, TPO, EPDM, PP, PA, PC/ABS) and how material properties affect shrinkage, warpage, sink, and functional performance.
• Demonstrated experience with quality systems and launch tools: APQP, PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, GD&T, MSA, and capability studies in a production injection molding environment.
• Familiarity with mold flow simulation software (Moldex3D, Autodesk Moldflow, or equivalent) and the ability to interpret results to drive tooling and process decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and cross‑functional priorities in a fast‑paced, startup environment.

Additional Info:

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories.Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years!

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start‑up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar‑for‑dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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