Process Engineer, Molding

MRP Solutions; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MRP Solutions' Engineering Solutions team is seeking an R&D Process Engineer to support new product development, commercialization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The role requires hands-on molding knowledge and leadership for production teams.

You will evaluate materials, run DOE studies, qualify resins, mentor technicians, and collaborate with manufacturing sites on process control and development. 25% domestic travel is expected; candidate must be local to Somerset, NJ.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in process engineering in molding environments.
• BS or BSAS in Engineering; plastics/ mechanical/ chemical preferred.
• Strong background in injection molding and materials selection.
• Experience with resin qualifications and data-driven reporting.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop & recommend new materials/additives/colorants to optimize cycle time and reduce cost to manufacture
• Perform alternative resin qualifications & provide data driven reporting on feasibility of implementation
• Perform design of experiments & SIM studies including cavity balance, pack/hold studies, rheology curves and clamp tonnage scans
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians through process engineering forums
• Support Manufacturing Operations with continuous improvement and process optimization programs
• Assist manufacturing sites with process control and process development training
• Drive continuous improvement effective process monitoring & machine capability
• Perform new and existing mold validations using scientific molding principles
• Support manufacturing facilities with process and process versus machine/mold related issues as needed

Skills

Injection molding processing

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Root cause analysis

Process leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

BS or BSAS Engineering Degree

Tools

RJG

John Bozelli

AIM

Job description

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF MOLD & PROCESS ENGINEERING

CREATED: JANUARY 2026

POSITION: R&D PROCESS ENGINEER

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Engineering Solutions team consists of a cross-functional group of engineers who support new product development & commercialization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The team executes new product development by following a robust and flexible Stage Gate process. Operational excellence is achieved by striving for best in class practices and seeking opportunity for continuous improvement in all that we do. The Process Engineer on this team is versatile in day-to-day project support at the press, knowledgeable in process as a leader for production counterparts, and resourceful in their willingness to tackle any growth enabling projects that the business needs.

Essential Functions

• Research, develop & recommend new materials/additives/colorants to optimize cycle time and reduce cost to manufacture
• Perform alternative resin qualifications & provide data driven reporting on feasibility of implementation
• Perform design of experiments & SIM Studies including cavity balance, pack/hold studies, rheology curves and clamp tonnage scans
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians through process engineering forums
• Support Manufacturing Operations with continuous improvement and process optimization programs
• Assist manufacturing sites with process control and process development training
• Drive continuous improvement effective process monitoring & machine capability
• Perform new and existing mold validations using scientific molding principles
• Support manufacturing facilities with process and process versus machine/mold related issues as needed

Qualifications/Travel

• 5+ yrs. of hands-on experience in process engineering (preferably in a high volume, high cavitation molding environment)
• BS or BSAS Engineering Degree. Disciplines of Plastics, Mechanical or Chemical are preferred.
• Strong and diverse technical background in injection molding processing.
• Demonstrated knowledge in materials & additives selection
• Caps/Closures experience ideal with medical molding secondary
• Experience with Systematic Molding. Ex: RJG, John Bozelli, AIM
• Experience with hot runner systems (Husky, Manner, Mold Master) both hot tip & valve gated
• Demonstrated superior communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Demonstrated ability to think out of the box and recommend options.
• Demonstrates teamwork in a cross-functional environment
• Proven ability to develop, train & mentor process technicians
• 25% domestic travel. Must be local to MRP manufacturing site in Somerset, NJ.
• It may be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds