Injection Molding Process Engineer

KMC Controls; New Paris (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Injection Molding Process Engineer, where you will manage and optimize injection molding processes to ensure the production of high-quality components. This role involves overseeing machine setups, troubleshooting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions. You will play a key role in enhancing production performance and efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field required.
• Experience with mold design and tooling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize injection molding processes for high-quality production.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot injection molding machines.

Skills

Injection Molding Process Optimization

Technical Support for Injection Molding Machines

Process Improvement

Automation Systems Integration

Training and Support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Relevant Certifications (e.g. Six Sigma)

Tools

CAD Software (SolidWorks)

Epicor MES

Job description

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category: Manufacturing

Description

SUMMARY

The Injection Molding Process Engineer will manage and optimize KMC Controls injection molding processes, ensuring the production of high-quality components.

The Injection Molding Process Engineer will oversee molding machine setup, troubleshooting, process improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Position Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design, develop, and optimize injection molding processes to ensure high-quality, consistent, and cost-effective production.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise for injection molding machines and automation equipment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovative solutions to enhance production performance.
• Work closely with product development, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration of automation systems.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of process parameters, equipment performance, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and support to team members on the operation and maintenance of automation systems.
• Develop and implement automated systems to optimize injection molding processes, reduce cycle times, and improve overall efficiency.
• Ensure all automated systems and processes comply with safety regulations and company policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or related education or work/field experience.

Relevant certifications in injection molding or quality management (e.g. Six Sigma) is preferred.

Experience with mold design, material selection, and tooling is required.

COMPUTER/SOFTWARE SKILLS

Must be proficient using CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent), Microsoft Outlook (Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and part prints.

Ability to enter production information using Epicor MES.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one discussion with supervisor and co-workers.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Familiarity with industry-standard software tools such as CAD for mold design and PLC programming.

Strong understanding of injection molding materials, machine parameters, and production techniques.

Ability to use measurement tools and equipment to ensure part quality.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit numbers.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position: Injection Molding Process Engineer

Number of Openings: 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Location: Kreuter Manufacturing Co. Inc

About the Organization: For over 50 years, KMC Controls has helped facilities achieve higher levels of energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality by automating and controlling building systems. KMC Controls is an independent American manufacturer of building automation solutions for system integrators, system distributors, and OEM partners.

Our Mission: Innovative and intuitive solutions; responsive and supportive people.

Our Vision: KMC Controls will provide innovative, easy-to-use building management and automation solutions. We will be known for our market focus, creativity, and dedicated, passionate employees.

This position is currently accepting applications.