Plastics Process Engineer

Dynamic-Tool-Corporation; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Tool Corporation is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, validate, and optimize plastic injection molding processes. You will work closely with production, quality, and maintenance to implement data-driven improvements and ensure new product introductions meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes scientific molding principles, process monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce scrap and improve efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in plastics or molding.
• Experience with plastic injection molding process development and validation.
• Cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, validate, and maintain robust injection molding processes.
• Lead process setup, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze process data, cycle time, scrap, and defects to reduce variation.
• Support mold trials, capability studies, and transfer to production.
• Collaborate with Tooling, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, and Production teams.
• Create and maintain setup sheets, process docs, and technical records.
• Recommend tooling, equipment, materials, and processing improvements.
• Provide guidance and training to technicians and operators.
• Support customer requirements, audits, and new product introductions.

Skills

Process engineering

Scientific molding

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

DOE

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or related field)

Manufacturing/Plastics technical background

Tools

ERP systems

Production reporting tools

Process monitoring software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Description

MISSION & CORE VALUES:

At Dynamic Tool Corporation, it is our mission to inspire those around us through growth, quality, and innovation.

We successfully and continuously accomplish this mission through our core values:

• Excellence – Giving nothing less than our best effort to every application
• Integrity – Operating with respect and support for others
• Safety – Ensuring our shared environment is clean, organized
• Customer-Focus – Absolute accountability and proactive effort to ensure their success

Through adhering to the principles of our mission and consistently gauging our actions to our core values, it is our vision to become our customer’s first choice by leaving a lasting, positive impression on the industry.

JOB PROFILE SUMMARY:

The Process Engineer develops, establishes, and improves plastic injection molding processes to support safe, consistent, and efficient production. This role uses data-driven problem solving and scientific molding principles to validate processes, troubleshoot issues, reduce variation and scrap, and support successful new product introductions. The Process Engineer works closely with production, tooling, quality, maintenance, and project teams to meet customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

The individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the job duties listed below.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, document, validate, and maintain robust injection molding processes using scientific molding principles.
• Lead process setup, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities for new and existing programs.
• Analyze process data, cycle time, scrap, defects, and equipment performance to identify and correct sources of variation.
• Support mold trials, sampling activities, capability studies, and transfer of validated processes into production.
• Collaborate with Tooling, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, and Production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Create and maintain setup sheets, process documentation, work instructions, reports, and related technical records.
• Recommend improvements to tooling, equipment, materials, automation, and processing methods.
• Provide technical guidance and training to process technicians, supervisors, operators, and other team members.
• Support customer requirements, audits, corrective actions, and new product introduction activities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Work Experience:

• 3+ years of related experience

Related Experience:

Three or more years of related experience in plastic injection molding process development, scientific molding, process validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Experience supporting mold trials, new product launches, and cross-functional manufacturing teams is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college Preferred educational background:
• Preferred educational background: Engineering, plastics technology, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field.

Certifications/Tech expertise:

• RJG, Paulson, or equivalent scientific molding training preferred.
• Proficiency with process monitoring, data analysis, ERP, and production reporting tools.
• Knowledge of injection molding equipment, resins, tooling, automation, ISO standards, and quality systems.=

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, DOE, capability studies, and continuous improvement.
• Strong hands‑on problem‑solving skills with attention to safety, quality, documentation, and customer requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regular presence on the production floor. May require standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.