On-site Injection Molding Engineer — Own Molding & Automation

Crosslinked; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hengst Filtration North America in Camden, SC is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Engineer to own molding processes, tooling, and automation from concept to production. This hands-on role focuses on process development, validation, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering or related plastics field and 5+ years of injection molding experience, with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics/Polymer Engineering, Plastics Processing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of injection molding engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling, process validation, and plastic materials.
• Experience with scientific molding principles.
• Strong analytical and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot plastic injection molding processes using scientific molding principles.
• Design, develop, and improve molds, tooling, fixtures, and auxiliary systems.
• Support new product launches from concept and prototype through validation and series production.
• Develop process parameters and execute process validation using data-driven methods.
• Lead improvements in quality, cycle time, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
• Specify and source new equipment and support capital projects through installation, validation, and production handoff.
• Support robotics and manufacturing automation, including programming and troubleshooting.
• Apply PFMEA, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving tools to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams to solve problems and improve plant performance.

Skills

Injection molding

Process troubleshooting

Automation knowledge

Data analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

RJG Master Molder II

Job description

Hengst Filtration North America in Camden, SC is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Engineer to own molding processes, tooling, and automation from concept to production. This hands-on role focuses on process development, validation, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering or related plastics field and 5+ years of injection molding experience, with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.