Injection Molding Process Engineer — Lean & NPI Focus

Mount Kemble Search Group; Northvale (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Mount Kemble Search Group is assisting a Northvale, NJ manufacturing site to hire a Molding Process Engineer. The role focuses on improving injection molding processes, reducing scrap, supporting new product launches, and driving continuous improvement.

The candidate will collaborate with engineering, tooling, quality and production teams, develop SOPs, train staff, optimize cycle times and OEE, and apply Lean and Six Sigma to deliver measurable gains.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of injection molding process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with injection molding process development, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills related to molding machines, tooling, materials, and processes.
• Strong understanding of polymers, resins, and mold design.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing efficiency through workflow analysis, equipment optimization, plant layout improvements, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Analyze and control molding-related manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, scrap, and production expenses.
• Diagnose and resolve complex molding, tooling, machine, and material-related issues to improve product quality and reduce downtime.
• Optimize injection molding processes to improve cycle times, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Train operators, technicians, and production personnel on process standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, tooling, and production teams to achieve manufacturing objectives.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure products consistently meet customer and internal quality standards.
• Maintain and manage molding Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Lead all pre-launch activities including prototype, pilot, validation, and production readiness builds.
• Support successful new product introductions and ensure a smooth transition into full-scale production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyze process data and implement corrective actions to improve performance, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Plastics Engineering

Job description

Mount Kemble Search Group is assisting a Northvale, NJ manufacturing site to hire a Molding Process Engineer. The role focuses on improving injection molding processes, reducing scrap, supporting new product launches, and driving continuous improvement.

The candidate will collaborate with engineering, tooling, quality and production teams, develop SOPs, train staff, optimize cycle times and OEE, and apply Lean and Six Sigma to deliver measurable gains.