Injection Molding Process Engineer - Precision, Growth, PTO

US Conec, Ltd.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement savings plan with-em

Paid holidays

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. in Fort Worth is seeking an Injection Molding Process Engineer to lead and optimize molding operations, develop support infrastructure, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

You will be the technical expert for molding systems, ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production, and collaborate with engineering teams in a fast-paced, precision‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with lot number traceability, engineering‑grade resins, and specification‑driven processes.
• Expertise in injection molding equipment including specifying, upgrading, repairing, and maintaining systems.
• Ability to develop and implement preventative maintenance (PM) programs.
• Deep knowledge of auxiliary equipment such as mold water/oil heaters, hot manifold systems, screws, barrels, ceramic barrel heater bands, material drying and conveying systems, and dew‑point meters.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Safety‑first mindset and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test machinery and equipment under the direction of engineering staff
• Serve as the technical expert for injection molding support infrastructure including pumps, filters, chillers, evaporative coolers, piping systems, heat transfer, air quality, compressed air, and electrical systems
• Act as a safety leader for all aspects of injection molding operations and general industrial practices
• Diagnose tooling, processing, or equipment issues by inspecting molded parts and applying root cause analysis
• Create procedures and protocols for reacting to machine alarms and press alerts
• Stay with test runs or new tool startups unless redirected by high‑priority production needs
• Develop standardized processes for: Process adjustments; New tool introduction; Test runs; Molding procedures; Machine conversions
• Standardize communication expectations including startup notifications and issue tracking
• Collaborate with shift leads to determine production priorities and scheduling

Skills

Mold setup & tooling

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Documentation & communication

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Auxiliary equipment (heaters, dryers, dew-point meters)

Pumps, filters, chillers, piping systems

Job description

US Conec, Ltd. in Fort Worth is seeking an Injection Molding Process Engineer to lead and optimize molding operations, develop support infrastructure, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

You will be the technical expert for molding systems, ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production, and collaborate with engineering teams in a fast-paced, precision‑driven environment.