Lead Injection Molding Process Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking an Injection Molding Process Engineer to drive mold process development and injection molding projects, focusing on qualification activities, continuous improvement, and cost reduction.

You will lead DOE studies, set up multi-cavity processes, coordinate PPAP/IQ/OQ/PQ, and partner with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to improve quality and throughput.

Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years experience in a plastics environment.
• Knowledge of process capability and Gage R&R preferred.
• Experience with productivity tests (OEE, TPM) preferred.
• Ability to lead projects with PM tools such as Gantt charts.
• Experience in new mold process development for new product rollouts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up robust injection molding processes on multi-cavity molds and insert molding.
• Lead molding qualification activities (PPAP, IQ, OQ, PQ, DOE).
• Utilize Design Of Experiments for process development.
• Coordinate qualification activities to meet application requirements.
• Develop and maintain procedures and process sheets; train operators.

Skills

Injection molding

Process development

DOE principles

Mold qualification

Gage R&R

Statistical tools

Mold Flow

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Plastics Engineering

Tools

Mold Flow Analysis

Gantt charts

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking an Injection Molding Process Engineer to drive mold process development and injection molding projects, focusing on qualification activities, continuous improvement, and cost reduction.

You will lead DOE studies, set up multi-cavity processes, coordinate PPAP/IQ/OQ/PQ, and partner with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to improve quality and throughput.