Injection Molding Process Engineer

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Executive Recruiters seeks a hands-on Process Engineer to support injection molding operations in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes execution, troubleshooting, and keeping molding processes running on the floor.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining robust processes, scientific molding, and collaboration with tooling, quality, and production teams. Relocation assistance is provided for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Hands-On Injection Molding Processing Experience.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and process optimization skills.
• BS in Engineering preferred, but experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• Experience working with a range of resins and molding machines.

Responsibilities

• Developing, optimizing, and maintaining robust injection molding processes.
• Scientific molding and process window development.
• Specifying and purchasing injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshooting scrap, cosmetic issues, dimensional variation, and cycle time.
• Partnering closely with tooling, quality, and production teams.
• Supporting new product launches and process transfers as needed.

Skills

Hands-on injection molding

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Injection molding machines

Auxiliary equipment

Job description

An established manufacturer is looking to add a hands-on Process Engineer to support injection molding operations in a regulated manufacturing environment.

This role is focused on execution. Troubleshooting, process stability, and making molding processes run consistently on the floor, not sitting behind a desk.

What this role focuses on

• Developing, optimizing, and maintaining robust injection molding processes
• Scientific molding and process window development
• Specifying and purchasing injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshooting scrap, cosmetic issues, dimensional variation, and cycle time
• Partnering closely with tooling, quality, and production teams
• Supporting new product launches and process transfers as needed

Background that fits well

• 4+ years of Hands-On Injection Molding Processing Experience
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and process optimization skills
• BS in Engineering preferred, but experience will be considering in lieu of education.
• Experience working with a range of resins and molding machines

Located in Central Indiana. Posted in various cities in the United States for exposure and confidentiality. Relocation assistance is provided.