Injection Molding Process Engineer I

Nordson Corporation; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD is seeking a Process Engineer I specializing in molding to optimize injection molding processes for plastic components. You will develop process parameters, run DoE studies, and ensure manufacturability in a production environment.

You will coordinate with internal tooling engineers, support manufacturing with root-cause analysis, and help maintain design data and QC procedures to uphold quality and reliability across assemblies.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Engineering degree, preferably Plastics and/or Mechanical.
• Strong knowledge of 3D modeling and part design for manufacturability.
• Experience with lean/six sigma tools and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify process parameters for injection molding of plastic components.
• Perform DoE studies to optimize molding parameters for given components.
• Collaborate with tooling engineers to ensure manufacturability at production scale.
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve customer complaints with engineering support.
• Maintain and improve existing product designs to support manufacturing.
• Create/modify BOMs and engineering master data for production.
• Develop QC procedures and fixtures to monitor quality during manufacturing.

Skills

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engel Injection Molding Machines

Sumitomo Injection Molding Machines

Job description

Nordson EFD is seeking a Process Engineer I specializing in molding to optimize injection molding processes for plastic components. You will develop process parameters, run DoE studies, and ensure manufacturability in a production environment.

You will coordinate with internal tooling engineers, support manufacturing with root-cause analysis, and help maintain design data and QC procedures to uphold quality and reliability across assemblies.