Hands-On Injection Molding Process Engineer

Drive; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Markdom is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support our injection molding manufacturing operations on site. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and maintaining robust injection molding processes that meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate works hands-on on the manufacturing floor with Process Technicians, Maintenance, Tooling, Quality, and Production teams to improve existing processes, reduce scrap and downtime, support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of injection molding or high-volume plastics manufacturing experience.
• Experience with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and structured problem solving is preferred.
• Experience with scientific molding principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, and optimize injection molding processes for new and existing products.
• Troubleshoot molding defects, process variation, cycle-time issues, scrap, and equipment-related problems.
• Establish and maintain documented process parameters and standardized manufacturing processes.
• Analyze process data and identify opportunities to improve quality, throughput, cycle time, and OEE.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing and quality issues.
• Support new mold trials, product launches, engineering changes, and production validation activities.
• Work closely with Process Technicians, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Engineering teams.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce scrap, labor, downtime, and manufacturing costs.
• Assist with troubleshooting injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, automation, material handling systems, and tooling.
• Support continuous improvement activities using Lean manufacturing and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, setup standards, and training materials.
• Participate in PFMEA, control plan, APQP, PPAP, and other automotive quality activities.

Skills

Injection molding

Root-cause analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Markdom is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support our injection molding manufacturing operations on site. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and maintaining robust injection molding processes that meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate works hands-on on the manufacturing floor with Process Technicians, Maintenance, Tooling, Quality, and Production teams to improve existing processes, reduce scrap and downtime, support