Injection Molding Process Engineer: Optimize Quality & Speed

MSR Technology Group; Litchfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSR Technology Group is seeking a Process Engineer to develop manufacturing processes for new products and to establish rigorous process controls for all injection-molded components.

You will lead the creation of production methods, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and quality standards are met across the operation. The role requires a four-year degree or equivalent experience in plastic injection molding and hands-on expertise.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree in Process Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent with concentration in plastic injection molding OR 5+ years hands-on experience in plastic injection molding.
• Extensive expertise in engineered resins, polymers, and material properties.
• Deep working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and operation of injection molding machines and peripheral equipment.
• Proficiency using hand tools, overhead cranes, grinders, calipers, and precision gages.
• Licensed or capable of operating a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and pallet jacks.
• Competency with computers, software, and handheld inventory/RF scanners.

Responsibilities

• Establishes new production processes to meet customer requirements, quality standards and productivity targets.
• Implements continuous improvement to optimize cycle times, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Estimates cycle times and shot weights for new products and tooling.
• Performs machine process adjustments and tool changeovers as needed.
• Executes process troubleshooting for quality and production issues related to plastic injection molding.
• Drives product problem-solving and formal corrective actions for manufacturing defects.
• Completes required compliance forms and data reports as required by management.
• Trains associates on standard injection molding processes, procedures, and equipment operations.
• Monitors cleanliness and safety of the worksite, maintaining an orderly environment.
• Follows safety rules and supports a secure associate relations environment.

Skills

Injection molding

Resins & polymers

Mold equipment

PIT operation

RF scanners

Education

Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Gages

Hand tools

Overhead cranes

RF scanners

Job description

MSR Technology Group is seeking a Process Engineer to develop manufacturing processes for new products and to establish rigorous process controls for all injection-molded components.

You will lead the creation of production methods, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and quality standards are met across the operation. The role requires a four-year degree or equivalent experience in plastic injection molding and hands-on expertise.