Molding Process Engineer

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

Job Details

• Lead, optimize, and troubleshoot thermoset compression molding processes for fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP/SMC/BMC) enclosures.
• Collaborate with operators, mold leads, supervisors and managers—70% of time on 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.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, optimize, and troubleshoot thermoset compression molding processes for fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP/SMC/BMC) enclosures.
• Collaborate with operators, mold leads, supervisors and managers—70% of time on 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.

What You Bring

• 5+ years’ direct experience in thermoset compression molding (SMC/BMC) or closely related field
• Strong hands‑on understanding of molding processes, molding machines, and mold tooling.
• Effective communicator and collaborator—respects others, values teamwork and models the Collaborative Way.
• Experience with hydraulic press systems (100T–1000T+), heating processes (oil, electric), and mold applications.
• Proven record in process and material troubleshooting.
• DOE experience for process optimization and root cause analysis.
• Prefer:
  • Allen Bradley PLC/HMI experience—able to read and edit code for process controls.
  • Experience with SMC/BMC, thermoset processes or oil‑heated molding operations.
  • Experience in high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing.
• Goal and process driven—comfortable driving change to deliver results.
• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and full benefits package.
• A career path with immediate impact and long‑term growth.
• The opportunity to build something with a company committed to investment and innovation.

Who Thrives Here?

• Problem solvers with an inquiring mind and mechanical aptitude.
• Detail‑oriented doers who “own it” and drive to completion.
• Team players who value respect, collaboration, and learning.

Robroy Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.