Injection Molding Engineer

HARTING Technology; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Job summary

HARTING Technology in Elgin, Illinois is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Engineer to manage operations in injection molding. This role will involve purchasing equipment, developing new products, and launching new tooling projects.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering and over 5 years of injection molding experience. The position offers a salary range of $80,000–$100,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of injection molding experience.
• Working knowledge of tooling and validation protocols.
• Exceptional attention to detail in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for new tooling launches.
• Ensure on-time, quality, and cost-targeted production.
• Drive root cause analysis for injection molding issues.

Skills

Injection molding processes

Project management

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Injection Molding Engineer (Elgin, Illinois)

Seeking an experienced Injection Molding Engineer to support operations in the injection molding area, purchase equipment, drive new technologies, and develop new products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for launch of new tooling, communicating with tool shop, ensuring new tool builds are designed and built.
• Provide input for new project quotes to ensure planned equipment is suitable.
• Ensure on‑time completion, quality, and cost targets for new injection molds, machines, and projects entering production.
• Participate in problem‑solving efforts for root cause determination of part defects.
• Review mold vendor design proposals and assure functional mold performance.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on project matters, mold and fixture design, validation, and product quality issues.
• Ensure design for manufacturability, advising customers on required mold/part design changes.
• Develop and optimize injection molding processes for tight‑tolerance, short‑run production.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non‑conformances.

Qualifications

• +5 years of injection molding experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling, and validation protocols.
• Strong customer, supplier, and vendor communication and follow‑up skills.
• Experience with new product launch concepts and continuous improvement.
• Supports global team interactions and projects (travel and phone).
• Familiarity with problem‑solving techniques and flexibility.
• Exceptional attention to detail in a collaborative and team‑driven environment.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Ability to identify and define problems and employ a logical, methodical approach to solving them.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $80,000–$100,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to location).
• Eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days paid time off (PTO) to start, up to 36 days max.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Company‑sponsored life, AD&D, and short‑ and long‑term disability at no cost to employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement.
• 401(k) with 4% dollar‑for‑dollar match, fully vested upon eligibility.

Apply through our application form. We look forward to meeting you.