Molding Process Engineer - 2nd Shift

RESRG Automotive; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is seeking a Molding Process Engineer in Morehead, KY to lead safe, efficient molding operations and drive improvements across scrap, cycle time, downtime, and OEE. You will launch new molds, develop robust processes using DOE and process windows, and mentor technicians to lift overall performance.

The role requires hands-on molding leadership, strong data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration with operations, quality, tooling, and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent hands‑on molding/production leadership experience.
• Experience with injection molding, tooling trials, process development, troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of scientific molding principles.
• Strong analytical skills to identify root causes from data.
• Clear documentation and communication for technicians and teams.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, reliable molding operations by reinforcing safety expectations and supporting improvements.
• Improve molding performance through scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, downtime reduction, and OEE initiatives.
• Launch and validate new molds through tooling trials, process development, documentation, and feedback to improve mold design.
• Develop, validate, and maintain robust molding processes using DOE, process windows, and capability analysis.
• Analyze production data, scrap trends, downtime events, and quality metrics to identify improvements.
• Partner with operations, quality, tooling, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve manufacturability and customer quality outcomes.
• Create and maintain process books, setup documentation, tooling trial reports, and standardized procedures.
• Train and mentor molding technicians to strengthen capability and troubleshooting skills.
• Coordinate tool changes and press support based on production priorities.

Skills

Injection molding

Process development

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

DOE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Measurement & testing equipment

Job description

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Molding Process Engineer in our Morehead, KY facility!

Your Job

Join RESRG Automotive as a Molding Process Engineer and play a key role in launching, optimizing, and sustaining high-quality molded components in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This hands-on engineering role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex processing challenges, improving safety and quality, mentoring technicians, and driving measurable improvements in scrap, uptime, tooling performance, and overall equipment effectiveness.

What You Will Do in Your Role:

• Lead safe, reliable molding operations by reinforcing safety expectations, learning from prior incidents, and supporting prevention-focused improvements.
• Improve molding performance through scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, downtime reduction, mold changeover improvement, and OEE initiatives.
• Launch and validate new molds through tooling trials, process development, documentation, and feedback to improve mold design and production readiness.
• Develop, validate, and maintain robust molding processes using scientific molding principles including decoupled molding, cavity fill studies, DOE, process windows, and capability analysis.
• Analyze production data, scrap trends, downtime events, and quality performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations, quality, tooling, maintenance, and corporate engineering teams to improve manufacturability, process capability, and customer quality outcomes.
• Create and maintain process books, setup documentation, tooling trial reports, and standardized procedures for new and existing production.
• Train, coach, and mentor molding technicians to strengthen technical capability, troubleshooting skills, and consistent execution across shifts.
• Coordinate tool changes and press support based on production priorities, customer needs, and operational performance goals.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, quality, PPE, and work instruction requirements while actively identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; equivalent hands‑on molding, tooling, manufacturing, or production leadership experience will also be considered.
• Experience with injection molding, tooling trials, process development, troubleshooting, scrap reduction, or equipment/process optimization.
• Working knowledge of scientific molding principles
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical thinking, and ability to use data to identify root causes and improve process performance.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to document processes, share technical information, and support technicians, supervisors, and cross‑functional partners.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while balancing production support, continuous improvement, and new mold launch activities.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Master Molder 1 or 2 certification
• Experience with hot runner systems, valve gate controls, automation interfaces, and multi‑cavity production tooling.

About the Company

At RESRG Automotive, you will be part of a growing, team‑focused manufacturing organization that values safety, respect, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities to make a visible impact on production performance, collaborate with experienced cross‑functional teams, and grow your career in a dynamic automotive environment. Our culture supports professional development, community involvement, and a strong commitment to employee health, wellness, and safety, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.