Lead Injection Molding Process Engineer

US Conec Ltd.

Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 115,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Career growth

Paid holidays

Advanced molding tech

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 serve as the technical expert for molding systems and equipment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical engineering background with hands‑on experience in injection molding, plus ability to implement preventive

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Experience with lot number traceability and specification-driven processes.
Expertise in injection molding equipment maintenance and upgrades.
Ability to develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) programs.
Deep knowledge of auxiliary equipment such as mold water/oil heaters, hot manifold systems, screws, barrels, dryer/conveyor systems, and dew‑point meters.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Safety‑first mindset and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

Develop and test machinery under engineering staff guidance.
Act as 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.
Process adjustments.
New tool introduction.
Molding procedures.
Standardize communication expectations including startup notifications and issue tracking.
Collaborate with shift leads to determine production priorities and scheduling.