Lead Injection Molding Engineer

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR); Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) is seeking an Associate-level engineer specialized in injection molding to lead process development on multi-cavity molds and insert molding. The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Marketing to ensure robust production and qualification of molded components.

You will apply tools such as Mold Flow, DoE, GDT, and SPC, mentor teams, and help design tooling and prototypes for production or experimental use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field with at least 3 years in injection molding.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding on multi-cavity molds and insert molding.
• Solid understanding of plastic part design and molding guidelines.
• Experience with process simulation tools (Mold Flow) and interpreting engineering docs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up robust injection molding processes on multi-cavity molds and insert molding.
• Develop and maintain relationships with R&D, ME, Quality Operations, Supply Chain, and Regulatory.
• Coordinate supplier qualification activities (PPAP, IQ, OQ, PQ, DOE).
• Use CAD/CAM design tools and Mold Flow simulation.
• Collect metrics and data for mold operations and SPC.
• Provide mentoring and design guidance for injection molding tooling and cable designs.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

DOE

GDT knowledge

Gage R&R

SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

RJG Master Molder

Mold Flow analysis

CAD/CAM design tools

Job description

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) is seeking an Associate-level engineer specialized in injection molding to lead process development on multi-cavity molds and insert molding. The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Marketing to ensure robust production and qualification of molded components.

You will apply tools such as Mold Flow, DoE, GDT, and SPC, mentor teams, and help design tooling and prototypes for production or experimental use.