Processing Engineer

Plastic Molding Manufacturing; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) in the United States seeks a Plastics Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding) to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes, support new product launches, and collaborate with tooling, material selection, and quality teams.

You will drive waste reduction, cycle-time improvements, and automation enhancements, mentor technicians, and address issues such as flash, short shots, and warp to ensure consistent product quality and production

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.
• 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.

Skills

Injection molding

Tooling

Quality systems

Customer communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Thermoplastics

Mold design

Robotics and automation

Job 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.

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.

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.