Injection Molding Process Engineer: Lead Improvements

Clayens; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayens is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Engineering team in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The role focuses on leading process improvements, ensuring manufacturing quality, and supporting innovation in polymer and molding systems.

The candidate will develop and optimize injection molding processes, validate molds, and apply scientific molding techniques while guiding technicians and engineers toward safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in plastics, manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with IQMS or similar ERP software.
• 4+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred.
• Experience evaluating, performing root cause analysis, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery.
• Knowledge of ISO13485:2016 and FDA 21 CFR part 820 (CGMP).
• High level of technical expertise in operating Injection Molding Machines; RJG tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve injection molding processes to optimize quality, productivity, and cost.
• Plan and implement molds and IMMs for manufacturing.
• Apply Scientific Injection Molding principles and oversee molding operations.
• Monitor process parameters and resolve quality and production issues with cross-functional teams.
• Lead project teams and mentor engineers and technicians on the floor.
• Develop training and documentation for new and existing products.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Blueprint reading

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in plastics/manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering

Tools

IQMS ERP

RJG technology

De-coupled molding

Job description

Clayens is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Engineering team in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The role focuses on leading process improvements, ensuring manufacturing quality, and supporting innovation in polymer and molding systems.

The candidate will develop and optimize injection molding processes, validate molds, and apply scientific molding techniques while guiding technicians and engineers toward safety and efficiency.