Processing Engineer

Pmm---America; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee referrals

Job summary

Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) in the United States is seeking a Plastics Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding) to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes, ensuring product quality and efficiency across our facilities.

You will design process improvements, support new product launches, collaborate with cross-functional teams on tooling and material selection, and drive waste reduction, cycle-time improvements, and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding processing, tooling and quality systems (ISO 9001, 13485, 1ATF)
• Customer communication, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills and root cause analysis
• Strong understanding of thermoplastics, mold design, and injection molding equipment, robotics and automation

Responsibilities

• Develop, document and optimize injection molding processes for new and existing products
• Work with customers on tooling changes, customer part specifications, validation protocols, CAPA implementation
• Lead manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and increase efficiency, train and mentor techs and operators
• Monitor production performance metrics and drive continuous improvement including automation with robotic initiatives
• Troubleshoot molding issues (flash, short shots, burn marks, warp etc) and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinating sampling new products, PPAP's, Manufacturing and Quality

Skills

Injection molding

Tooling

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Robotics

Job description

Description

Job description:

Description: Since 1968, Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) has been a proudly owner-operated leader in American-made innovation and quality. With over 100 presses across our four state-of-the-art facilities in MA, CT, PA, and IN, we’re committed to strengthening U.S manufacturing by delivering exceptional production, employment, and economic opportunities nationwide.

Join us at PMM, where tradition meets innovation, and community and customer service are one and the same.

Position Summary:

The Plastics Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding) will support manufacturing operations by developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting injection molding processes to ensure consistent product quality and efficiency. This role is responsible for designing and implementing process improvements, supporting new product launches, collaborating with cross-functional teams on tooling and material selection, and providing technical expertise to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and enhance overall production performance.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, document and optimize injection molding processes for new and existing products
• Work with customers on tooling changes, customer part specifications, validation protocols, CAPA implementation
• Implement, lead manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and increase efficiency, train and mentor techs and operators
• Monitor production performance metrics and drive continuous improvement including automation with robotic initiatives
• Troubleshoot molding issues (flash, short shots, burn marks, warp etc) and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinating sampling new products, PPAP's, Manufacturing and Quality

Company Benefits:

• Paid Time Off including holidays and vacation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 2 Health Plan Options - One with fully reimbursed deductible!
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided group life insurance and AD&D
• Company provided short-term disability coverage
• Optional long-term disability coverage
• Employee Referral Bonuses

PMM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Requirements

:Required Experience:

• Experience with injection molding processing, tooling and quality systems (ISO 9001, 13485, 1ATF)
• Customer communication, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills and root cause analysis
• Strong understanding of thermoplastics, mold design, and injection molding equipment, robotics and automation