Lead Molding Process Engineer — FRP/SMC Optimization

Robroy® Industries; Belding (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Robroy Industries in Michigan seeks a seasoned engineer to lead thermoset compression molding for FRP enclosures. You will own molding processes, coordinate with operators and supervisors, and develop setup sheets, training guides, and SOPs for continuous improvement.

You will mentor team members, conduct root-cause analysis, and work with tool shops on new equipment and automation to cut scrap and boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ direct experience in thermoset compression molding (SMC/BMC) or related field.
• Hands-on understanding of molding processes, machines, and tooling.
• DOE experience for process optimization and root cause analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, optimize, and troubleshoot thermoset compression molding processes.
• Collaborate with operators, mold leads, supervisors and managers on the plant floor.
• Write and maintain setup sheets, molding documentation, training guides, and SOPs.
• Own process troubleshooting and material troubleshooting.
• Train and mentor team members; drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Interface with tool shops and support capital projects for new equipment and automation.
• Directly impact scrap reduction and production efficiency.

Skills

Thermoset molding

Mold tooling

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Process troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC/HMI

Hydraulic press systems

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Job description

Robroy Industries in Michigan seeks a seasoned engineer to lead thermoset compression molding for FRP enclosures. You will own molding processes, coordinate with operators and supervisors, and develop setup sheets, training guides, and SOPs for continuous improvement.

You will mentor team members, conduct root-cause analysis, and work with tool shops on new equipment and automation to cut scrap and boost efficiency.