Process Engineer: Injection Molding & Stamping Innovator

Justrite Safety Group; Wellsburg (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Justrite Safety Group is seeking a qualified Process Engineer for our Wellsburg, WV manufacturing facility to develop, implement, and continuously improve plastic injection molding and metal stamping processes. You will own process capability, tooling performance, and production efficiency, collaborating with Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, and Production to ensure safe, on-spec parts at optimal cost.

Join our Manufacturing Engineering team and contribute to Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Plastics, or related)
• Minimum 3 years of process engineering experience in plastics injection molding and/or metal stamping
• Hands-on knowledge of injection molding machine setup/troubleshooting (Cpk, scientific molding) and/or progressive/transfer die stamping presses
• Experience with capability studies, SPC, FMEA, control plans, and PPAP documentation
• Proficiency with CAD software for tooling/process review
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills (8D, DMAIC, 5-Why)
• Working knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes for injection molded plastic parts and stamped metal components (progressive dies, transfer dies, secondary operations)
• Optimize molding parameters (fill, pack, hold, cooling) and stamping parameters (tonnage, feed, die protection) to maximize quality, cycle time, and OEE
• Lead DOE (Design of Experiments) studies to establish and document robust process windows
• Develop and maintain process control plans, work instructions, and setup sheets
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from DFM review through PPAP/production trial
• Partner with tooling engineers and toolmakers on mold/die design reviews, sampling, and tryout
• Conduct capability studies (Cpk/Ppk) and first‑article inspections to validate new processes and tooling
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce scrap, downtime, and cycle time
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for process‑related quality escapes and production issues
• Identify and justify capital improvement projects (automation, tooling upgrades, equipment)
• Troubleshoot mold, die, and press‑related issues in coordination with tooling/maintenance teams
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules for tooling and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime
• Evaluate and specify new equipment, tooling, and automation (robotics, EOAT, sensors)
• Support PPAP, control plans, FMEA, and APQP documentation
• Ensure processes comply with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 and customer‑specific requirements
• Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances tied to process performance
• Train production operators and technicians on process parameters and standard work
• Work with Supply Chain on material specifications, resin/metal substitutions, and cost reduction
• Communicate process status, risks, and improvement plans to plant leadership

Skills

Process engineering

Injection molding

Metal stamping

DOE

SPC

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Justrite Safety Group is seeking a qualified Process Engineer for our Wellsburg, WV manufacturing facility to develop, implement, and continuously improve plastic injection molding and metal stamping processes. You will own process capability, tooling performance, and production efficiency, collaborating with Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, and Production to ensure safe, on-spec parts at optimal cost.

Join our Manufacturing Engineering team and contribute to Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and new