Engineer Technician: Injection Molding

lego; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Insurance (life and disability)

Wellbeing programs

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

LEGO Group in the United States is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing performance. You will drive process improvements, lead troubleshooting of molding issues, and support mold qualification, validation, and ramp-ups across production lines.

The role emphasizes coaching technicians and engineers on scientific molding, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain high-quality, cost-efficient production in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5+ years of advanced injection molding experience.
• Expertise in scientific molding and process optimization.
• Experience with mold qualification and process validation.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Optimize injection molding processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and OEE.
• Analyze process data to improve capability, stability, cycle times, scrap, and uptime.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex molding issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support mold qualification, process validation, and new production launches.
• Coach Technicians, Setters, Operators, and Production Team Members on scientific molding principles.

Skills

Advanced molding

Scientific molding

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Mold qualification

Process validation

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Excel

SPC

Education

Associate degree

RJG certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Job Description

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Process Optimization & Performance

Optimize injection molding processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Analyze process and manufacturing data to improve capability, stability, repeatability, cycle times, scrap, and uptime.

Monitor production and implement process improvements to maintain optimal processing conditions and standardize best practices.

Advanced Troubleshooting & Technical Support

Lead troubleshooting of complex molding issues involving molds, machines, materials, automation, auxiliary equipment, and process variation.

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to restore process stability and production performance.

Support production recovery, startup activities, quality issues, and recurring equipment or process concerns.

Validation & Technology Implementation

Support mold qualification, requalification, process validation, and mold testing following repairs, engineering changes, transfers, and launches.

Assist with implementing new molds, materials, technologies, and production platforms while supporting new product introductions and ramp-ups.

Technical Leadership

Coach and mentor Technicians, Setters, Operators, and Production Team Members on scientific molding principles, troubleshooting, and technical best practices.

Serve as a technical resource for cross-functional problem solving, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across local and global teams.

Process Governance & Compliance

Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with global standards, process controls, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Maintain process documentation, mold cards, work instructions, and operating standards while identifying risks and recommending improvements

Experience

• 5+ years of advanced injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in scientific molding, process optimization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with mold qualification, process validation, production launches, and continuous improvement in high-volume manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed
• Starting Hourly Rate $36.85

Education

• Associate degree, technical diploma, certification, or equivalent combination of education and advanced injection molding experience.
• Scientific Molding, RJG, or equivalent certification preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced injection molding and scientific molding
• Process optimization and continuous improvement
• Root cause analysis and statistical process control (SPC)
• Mold qualification and validation
• Manufacturing data analysis
• Technical coaching and cross-functional collaboration
• Microsoft Excel and manufacturing systems

Behavioral Competencies

• Analytical problem solving and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $31.60 - $31.60 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

What's in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

• Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
• Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
• Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Your workplace - When you join the team you'll have assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGOGroup, where everyone feels safe, valued and theybelong.