Lead Injection Molding Process Engineer – Continuous Improvement

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC is seeking an Injection Molding Process Engineer in Northeast Ohio to lead molding conditions, drive process improvements, and ensure products meet quality and production goals.

You will establish scientific molding practices, troubleshoot equipment and material issues, analyze process data, and mentor technicians while leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. This is a hands-on engineering role in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering with Plastics/Manufacturing focus; Bachelor's preferred or 10+ years injection molding experience.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in injection molding.
• Working knowledge of injection molding and ancillary equipment.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic materials and properties.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Establish process conditions through scientific molding for new products.
• Troubleshoot molding processes and material or equipment issues.
• Evaluate tooling for quality/efficiency improvements and recommend changes.
• Collect and analyze data to identify and improve process capability.
• Document and maintain mold process sheets for accuracy.
• Support process techs through training in scientific molding practices.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-reduction activities.
• Program robots and periphery equipment.

Skills

Scientific molding

Process troubleshooting

Data analysis

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

10+ years injection molding experience

Tools

Robotics programming

Mold tooling evaluation

Job description

Midland-Marvel Recruiters, LLC is seeking an Injection Molding Process Engineer in Northeast Ohio to lead molding conditions, drive process improvements, and ensure products meet quality and production goals.

You will establish scientific molding practices, troubleshoot equipment and material issues, analyze process data, and mentor technicians while leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. This is a hands-on engineering role in a manufacturing environment.