Process Engineer: Injection Molding & Metal Stamping

Justrite; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with company match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Job summary

Justrite Safety Group in Wellsburg, WV, is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for plastic injection molding and metal stamping. You will work cross-functionally to ensure safe, on-spec parts at optimal cost.

You will lead DOE studies, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and automation. A strong background in process engineering and tooling review is required, with opportunities to impact across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Plastics, or related).
• Minimum 3 years of process engineering in plastics injection molding and/or metal stamping.
• Hands-on experience with molding machine setup/troubleshooting and stamping presses.
• Experience with capability studies, SPC, FMEA, control plans, and PPAP.
• Proficiency with CAD software for tooling review.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes for injection molded plastic parts and stamped metal components.
• Optimize molding and stamping parameters to maximize quality, cycle time, and OEE.
• Lead DOE studies to establish robust process windows.
• Develop and maintain process control plans, work instructions, and setup sheets.
• Support new product introduction from DFM review through PPAP/production trial.
• Collaborate with tooling engineers on mold/die design reviews and tryouts.
• Conduct capability studies and first-article inspections to validate new processes.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma to reduce scrap, downtime and cycle time.
• Lead root cause analysis for process-related quality issues.
• Identify and justify capital improvement projects (automation, tooling, equipment).
• Train operators on process parameters and standard work.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on materials and cost reductions.
• Communicate process status and risks to plant leadership.

Skills

Injection molding

Metal stamping

DOE

Root cause analysis

DMAIC

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

GD&T

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAD/CAM

Job description

Justrite Safety Group in Wellsburg, WV, is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for plastic injection molding and metal stamping. You will work cross-functionally to ensure safe, on-spec parts at optimal cost.

You will lead DOE studies, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and automation. A strong background in process engineering and tooling review is required, with opportunities to impact across