Process Engineer - Injection Molding

Randstad USA; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k & Retirement Savings

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Randstad USA in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a Process Engineer to drive performance across high-cavity injection molding operations.

You will be the plant’s go-to expert for mold troubleshooting, process optimization, and tooling reliability, collaborating with floor processing and toolroom teams to fine-tune parameters, reduce scrap, and modify tooling in SolidWorks to keep high-cavity tools running at peak performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering Technology or related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of experience in plastic injection mold design, manufacturing, and refurbishment.
• understanding of process engineering as it relates to plastic injection molding and high-cavity tooling systems (up to 128 cavities).
• proficiency in SolidWorks (design work performed exclusively in SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Set up and fine-tune injection molding process parameters to fix fill imbalances, reduce cycle times, and eliminate scrap on tools up to 128 cavities.
• Investigate production floor issues, run root cause analyses on tool or process failures, and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Collaborate with toolmakers to implement mold modifications, repairs, dynamic venting fixes, and steel adjustments based on process data.
• Use SolidWorks to design mold modifications, minor engineering changes, and replacement tooling components.
• Partner with maintenance and automation teams to troubleshoot mold interface issues, hot runner systems, and cooling setups.

Skills

Injection Molding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Process Engineer to drive performance across high-cavity injection molding operations in the Charlotte Metro area! In this role, you'll serve as the plant's go-to expert for mold troubleshooting, process optimization, and tooling reliability. Working directly with both floor processing and the toolroom, you will fine-tune process parameters, reduce scrap, and handle tooling modifications in SolidWorks to keep high-cavity tools running at peak performance. 401k & Retirement Savings, Medical/Dental/Vision, Vacation, and Paid Parental Leave!

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Job type: Permanent

Salary: $100,000 - 135,000 per year

Work hours: 8am to 5pm

Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Set up and fine-tune injection molding process parameters to fix fill imbalances, reduce cycle times, and eliminate scrap on tools up to 128 cavities.
• Investigate production floor issues, run root cause analyses on tool or process failures, and put permanent corrective actions in place.
• Work closely with toolmakers to implement mold modifications, repairs, dynamic venting fixes, and steel adjustments based on process data.
• Use SolidWorks exclusively to design mold modifications, minor engineering changes, and replacement tooling components.
• Partner with maintenance and automation teams to troubleshoot mold interface issues, hot runner systems, and cooling setups.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of experience in plastic injection mold design, manufacturing, and refurbishment.
• understanding of process engineering as it relates to plastic injection molding and high-cavity tooling systems (up to 128 cavities).
• proficiency in SolidWorks (all design work is performed exclusively in SolidWorks).
• ability to interpret complex technical drawings and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

Skills

• Injection Molding
• Injection Molding
• Injection Molding

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD'D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.