Injection Molding Engineer

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR); Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Injection Molding Engineer in Rohnert Park, CA. You will be responsible for driving mold development projects, collaborating cross-functionally, and setting up robust injection molding processes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering and has a minimum of 3 years of experience in injection molding process development. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in the plastics manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in injection molding process development.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes on multi-cavity molds.
• Experience interpreting engineering documents, including Mold Flow.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive mold development and injection molding projects.
• Set up robust injection molding processes.
• Design and implement injection mold machinery and equipment.

Skills

Injection molding

CAD/CAM design tools

Statistical tools

Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing (GDT)

Supplier qualification activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Mold Flow analysis

Process simulation tools

Job description

The Injection Molding Engineer will be responsible for owning and driving mold development and injection molding projects through adherence to established product design, injection molding processes, tooling, resin, and equipment models.

Key Activities

• Assist in setting up robust injection molding processes on multi-cavity molds and insert molding
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with functional groups (R&D, ME, Quality Operations, Supply Chain, and Regulatory)
• Experienced in the ability to partner and coordinate supplier qualification activities (PPAP, IQ, OQ, PQ, DOE, etc.) to meet the requirements of the application
• Understands limits/fits, tolerance stack‑up analysis. Highly experienced in Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing (GDT) and application for inspection setup and tolerancing allowances of molded components
• Proficient in generating qualification requirements and reports for injection‑molded components
• Use and understanding of Statistical Tools (DoE, Gage R&R, SPC)
• Provide mentoring, training, and design guidance in the development and deployment of injection molding tooling, and for successful cable designs
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with team members (i.e., R&D, Regulatory, Suppliers/Contract Manufacturers, Marketing, Biocompatibility, and Operations)
• Designs, develops, and implements injection mold machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements
• Shall use CAD/CAM design tools and simulation software (Mold Flow analysis)
• Collects and provides metrics, data for mold operations and SPC
• Adheres to company best practices for design and process control methodologies for all production tooling

Preferred Skills

• Experienced leader of cross‑functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Sourcing, and Supply Chain through qualification processes
• Is familiar with RJG Master Molder (or equivalent) and Design of Experiments for mold

Educations & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in injection molding process development.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes on multi-cavity molds and insert molding.
• Solid understanding of Plastic Part Design, Injection Molding Guidelines.
• Experience with process simulation and analysis tools, and the ability to interpret engineering documents, including Mold Flow.
• Knowledge of both Crystalline & Amorphous plastics (examples include polycarbonate, acrylic, PVC, Nylon, and Copolyesters).

TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest and appreciate the time and effort involved; however, due to the large volume of resumes received only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please attached your resume to your application.

Job ID: 8032

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing and Engineering

Industries

Plastics Manufacturing