Injection Molding Process & Automation Engineer

Actalent; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Injection Molding Engineer to drive continuous improvement in molding and automation work cells at our Spartanburg facility. You will troubleshoot processes, review new mold tooling, lead supplier runoffs, and support APQP activities, including PFMEAs and process validations.

The role partners with Product Development to meet DFM and customer requirements, leads validation trials, and ensures ISO/IATF compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required.
• 3+ years in an injection molding facility.
• 2+ years supporting mold design review and approvals.
• Proficient with MS Office; CAD experience (AutoCAD or SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement for molding and automation work cells.
• Troubleshoot molding processes, tooling, and equipment issues.
• Lead supplier equipment runoffs and approve tooling acceptance.
• Support APQP activities and new product launches.
• Develop process specifications and operator training procedures.

Skills

Injection mold design

Continuous process improvement

APQP

Automation equipment proficiency

SOPs development and execution

PFMEA

Mechanical aptitude

Cost reduction strategies

New Product Launches support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Injection Molding Engineer to drive continuous improvement in molding and automation work cells at our Spartanburg facility. You will troubleshoot processes, review new mold tooling, lead supplier runoffs, and support APQP activities, including PFMEAs and process validations.

The role partners with Product Development to meet DFM and customer requirements, leads validation trials, and ensures ISO/IATF compliance.