Process Engineer in Charlotte

Energy Jobline ZR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Markdom International is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support automotive manufacturing on an afternoon or night shift. You will provide hands-on engineering support on plastic injection molding processes, troubleshoot defects, and drive process optimization on the plant floor.

The role requires independent problem solving, collaboration with production, quality, and maintenance teams, and a focus on reducing scrap, improving OEE, and supporting new programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic injection molding or automotive manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding processes and defects.
• Strong understanding of process development, optimization, and root-cause problem solving.
• Knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, materials, auxiliary equipment, and automated systems.
• Experience with automotive quality and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong mechanical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions during off-shift production.
• Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on injection molding/process experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on process engineering support for plastic injection molding and related manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot molding defects, equipment/process issues, scrap, downtime, and quality concerns.
• Establish, optimize, and maintain injection molding process parameters.
• Support mold changes, startups, shutdowns, and new production launches.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Tooling, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Analyze process performance and implement improvements to increase quality, efficiency, cycle time, and productivity.
• Identify root causes of recurring manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain standardized processing conditions and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on reducing scrap and improving OEE.
• Assist with process trials, engineering changes, new tooling, and product launches.
• Train and provide technical guidance to Process Technicians, Production Supervisors, and Operators.
• Ensure processes comply with applicable safety, quality, and customer requirements.
• Serve as a key technical resource for production during the assigned off shift.

Skills

Injection molding

Automotive manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Root-cause analysis

Off-shift support

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Injection molding machines

Molds

Auxiliary equipment

Job description

Job Description

Process Engineer – Afternoon / Night Shift

Markdom International is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support our automotive manufacturing operations on an afternoon or night shift. This position will provide hands-on technical support to production, with a strong focus on plastic injection molding processes, troubleshooting, process optimization, quality, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor and can independently troubleshoot molding and process issues during off-shift operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on process engineering support for plastic injection molding and related manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot molding defects, equipment/process issues, scrap, downtime, and quality concerns.
• Establish, optimize, and maintain injection molding process parameters.
• Support mold changes, startups, shutdowns, and new production launches.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Tooling, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Analyze process performance and implement improvements to increase quality, efficiency, cycle time, and productivity.
• Identify root causes of recurring manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain standardized processing conditions and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on reducing scrap and improving OEE.
• Assist with process trials, engineering changes, new tooling, and product launches.
• Train and provide technical guidance to Process Technicians, Production Supervisors, and Operators.
• Ensure processes comply with applicable safety, quality, and customer requirements.
• Serve as a key technical resource for production during the assigned off shift.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in plastic injection molding or automotive manufacturing strongly .
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding processes and manufacturing defects.
• Strong understanding of process development, optimization, and root-cause problem solving.
• Knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, materials, auxiliary equipment, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience with automotive quality and continuous improvement practices is .
• Strong mechanical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions during off-shift production.
• Engineering degree ; equivalent hands-on injection molding/process experience will also be considered.

Schedule

This position will support an afternoon or night shift. Candidates must be comfortable working an off-shift schedule and providing independent technical support to production.

Why Join Markdom?

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Process Engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing problems and making an immediate impact on plant performance. You will work directly with production and engineering teams in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment, with opportunities to improve processes, reduce scrap, increase efficiency, and support new programs.

Company Description

Markdom is an automotive manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection molding, assembly, and engineered solutions for leading automotive manufacturers. With operations supporting major OEM programs, Markdom combines advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality to deliver high-performance automotive components. The company offers professionals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where they can contribute to operational excellence, innovation, and continued growth.