Process Engineer - Plastic Injection Molding

Seneca Resources; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources LLC is seeking a Process Engineer specialized in plastic injection molding in Tuscaloosa, AL. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting molding processes to support high-volume automotive manufacturing.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure process stability, quality, and cost objectives, while addressing tooling issues and launching new products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in plastics, manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of molding processes and tooling issues.
• Experience with automotive quality systems (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP).
• Knowledge of thermoplastics and processing characteristics.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and apply scientific molding methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes to meet quality and efficiency targets.
• Address tooling issues and process parameter optimization for continuous improvement.
• Support new product launches and cross-functional teams to ensure successful production ramp-up.
• Contribute to process stability, cost objectives, and automotive quality standards.

Skills

Injection molding

Troubleshooting

Tooling

Robotics

APQP/PFMEA/PPAP

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Injection molding machines

Robot automation

Auxiliary equipment

Job description

Back Process Engineer - Plastic Injection Molding
Engineering Direct Hire 1789076450520 Sep 10, 2026

Position Title

Process Engineer - Plastic Injection Molding

Location

Tuscaloosa, AL

Pay Rate

$105,000

Position Description

Seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer with expertise in plastic injection molding within automotive manufacturing. The ideal candidate will develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes, addressing tooling issues, defects, and process parameters. This role involves supporting new product launches, continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring process stability to meet high-volume automotive quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to deliver quality, efficiency, and cost objectives.

Top Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Plastics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on troubleshooting of molding processes and tooling issues
• Strong understanding of injection molding machines, molds, robotics, and auxiliary equipment
• Experience with automotive quality systems (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP)
• Knowledge of thermoplastics and processing characteristics
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and apply scientific molding methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools, Green Belt certification preferred
• Effective in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm; we are your trusted career partner. With offices nationwide and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide meaningful opportunities to grow your career and make an impact. We prioritize understanding your goals, matching you with roles that align with your skills, and supporting your success with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and dedicated advocacy.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workforce. We encourage all qualified professionals to apply.