Injection Molding Process Engineer: Optimize & Innovate

Clayens US LLC; Bolton Estates (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayens US LLC in Greeneville, TN seeks a Process Engineer to develop, optimize, validate, and sustain plastic injection molding processes, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role collaborates with Operations, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, Engineering, and Program Management to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include process development, mold trials, capability analysis, reducing cycle times and scrap, implementing automation and robotics where

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3–7 years in plastic injection molding process engineering or advanced process development.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding equipment, molds, tooling, and resin processing.
• Experience developing and validating molding processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of scientific molding principles and process optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, validate, and document robust injection molding processes for new and existing products.
• Lead process development activities, including mold trials, process studies, capability analysis, and production validations.
• Analyze molding processes and implement improvements to increase productivity, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Troubleshoot molding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product launches, process qualifications, mold validations, and production ramp-ups.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing software systems

Job description

Clayens US LLC in Greeneville, TN seeks a Process Engineer to develop, optimize, validate, and sustain plastic injection molding processes, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role collaborates with Operations, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, Engineering, and Program Management to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include process development, mold trials, capability analysis, reducing cycle times and scrap, implementing automation and robotics where