Injection Molding Process Engineer

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Executive Recruiters is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support injection molding operations in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes on-floor execution, troubleshooting, and maintaining process stability to keep molding lines running smoothly.

Candidates should have 4+ years of injection molding experience, strong troubleshooting and optimization skills, and a BS in Engineering preferred. Experience with a range of resins and molding machines is valued.

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.

Responsibilities

• Developing, optimizing, and maintaining robust injection molding processes.
• Scientific molding and process window development.
• Supporting validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• 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

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)

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
• Supporting validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ
• 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