Lead Injection Molding Process Engineer

Prolink; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolink in Kentucky is seeking a Process Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of injection molding processes. You will establish robust manufacturing standards, improve productivity and quality, and support new product launches as a technical expert across engineering and operations.

This hands-on role thrives on solving complex processing challenges through scientific molding principles and data-driven decision making, with a focus on reducing waste and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Plastics required.
• 5+ years in injection molding or plastics processing.
• Strong knowledge of scientific molding principles and modern injection molding technologies.
• Experience with DOE, SPC, FMEA, Mold Flow analysis, and structured problem-solving.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, tooling, and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize injection molding processes using scientific molding methodologies.
• Establish, validate, document process parameters for stable production.
• Conduct process studies (DOE, SPC, Mold Flow, etc.).
• Troubleshoot molding, tooling, and manufacturing issues; drive CAPA.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering to improve process performance.
• Support mold maintenance, repair, and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement improvements to molding equipment, automation, and hot runners.
• Lead process development for new tooling, products, and manufacturing programs.
• Provide process engineering input during new product development.

Skills

Scientific molding

DOE

SPC

FMEA

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Plastics

Master Molder certification (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Prolink in Kentucky is seeking a Process Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of injection molding processes. You will establish robust manufacturing standards, improve productivity and quality, and support new product launches as a technical expert across engineering and operations.

This hands-on role thrives on solving complex processing challenges through scientific molding principles and data-driven decision making, with a focus on reducing waste and