Injection Molding Process Engineer | Off-Shift Specialist

Energy Jobline ZR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Markdom International is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support automotive manufacturing on an afternoon or night shift. You will provide hands-on engineering support on plastic injection molding processes, troubleshoot defects, and drive process optimization on the plant floor.

The role requires independent problem solving, collaboration with production, quality, and maintenance teams, and a focus on reducing scrap, improving OEE, and supporting new programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic injection molding or automotive manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding processes and defects.
• Strong understanding of process development, optimization, and root-cause problem solving.
• Knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, materials, auxiliary equipment, and automated systems.
• Experience with automotive quality and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong mechanical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions during off-shift production.
• Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on injection molding/process experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on process engineering support for plastic injection molding and related manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot molding defects, equipment/process issues, scrap, downtime, and quality concerns.
• Establish, optimize, and maintain injection molding process parameters.
• Support mold changes, startups, shutdowns, and new production launches.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Tooling, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Analyze process performance and implement improvements to increase quality, efficiency, cycle time, and productivity.
• Identify root causes of recurring manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain standardized processing conditions and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on reducing scrap and improving OEE.
• Assist with process trials, engineering changes, new tooling, and product launches.
• Train and provide technical guidance to Process Technicians, Production Supervisors, and Operators.
• Ensure processes comply with applicable safety, quality, and customer requirements.
• Serve as a key technical resource for production during the assigned off shift.

Skills

Injection molding

Automotive manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Root-cause analysis

Off-shift support

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Injection molding machines

Molds

Auxiliary equipment

Job description

Markdom International is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support automotive manufacturing on an afternoon or night shift. You will provide hands-on engineering support on plastic injection molding processes, troubleshoot defects, and drive process optimization on the plant floor.

The role requires independent problem solving, collaboration with production, quality, and maintenance teams, and a focus on reducing scrap, improving OEE, and supporting new programs.