Senior Engineering Manager, Scientific Injection Molding Development and Training

Jabil Circuit; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for Scientific Injection Molding Development. This role involves driving technical strategies, leading training programs, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple production sites. Candidates should possess extensive experience in injection molding and demonstrate strong leadership skills to support global initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in injection molding process development and NPI support.
• Expertise in mold validation and training program delivery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global deployment of Scientific Injection Molding best practices.
• Define and execute a global plastics processing training strategy.
• Collaborate with tooling engineering teams for robust mold designs.

Skills

Injection Molding Processing

Scientific Injection Molding (SIM)

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Technical Training Programs

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

RJG Master Molder Certification

Tools

RJG CoPilot

Kistler ComoNeo

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Location: US Remote

The Senior Engineering Manager, Scientific Injection Molding Development and Training drives technical excellence and process standardization for Plastic Injection Molding at a Global level.
This role provides leadership in Scientific Injection Molding (SIM) implementation, molding technology development, tool and process feasibility support for NPI, and global SME (Subject Matter Expert) development.
The Senior Manager partners with Business Units, Manufacturing Sites, and Suppliers to enable robust NPI launches, operational excellence, and technology roadmap execution aligned to Jabil’s strategic direction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead global deployment of Scientific Injection Molding (SIM) best practices across sites, ensuring operational discipline from NPI through mass production.

• Define, develop, and execute a global plastics processing training strategy — from beginner levels through SME and Trainer certification .

• Support business development efforts by providing technical guidance for quoting, feasibility assessments, and customer-facing technical engagements.

• Drive NPI readiness by supporting process simulations, mold design reviews, early process feasibility validations, and initial mold trials.

• Lead proof-of-concept evaluations and scaling activities for advanced molding technologies , such as cavity pressure sensing, RJG CoPilot, Kistler ComoNeo, and closed-loop molding systems.

• Collaborate closely with tooling engineering teams to align processing and tooling strategies for robust mold designs and accelerated qualifications.

• Support site molding operations with technical troubleshooting , structured problem-solving (DOE, root cause analysis), and escalation management.

• Develop and maintain global processing standards , documentation templates , and best practice libraries .

• Act as strategic partner to Business Units and Site Leaders to scale molding capabilities aligned with Jabil’s NPI and Operations strategic initiatives.

• Demonstrate strong understanding and application of Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven manufacturing principles .

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical career development for molding engineers globally, building a sustainable pipeline of SMEs .

• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive leadership, site operations, and customers.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Expert-level knowledge of Injection Molding Processing , Scientific Injection Molding (SIM) principles, and associated tooling/mold technologies.

• Strong technical expertise in mold validation , DOE , root cause analysis , and new mold introduction (T1/T2 trials through PQ/OQ).

• Demonstrated experience with processing monitoring systems (e.g., RJG CoPilot, Kistler ComoNeo) and sensor integration (cavity pressure, temperature sensors).

• Knowledgeable in Manufacturing Systems (MES integration for molding preferred).

• Ability to structure and deliver technical training programs globally.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; effective oral and written communicator across technical and executive levels.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology .

• Project management and team leadership skills with ability to work effectively in a global matrix organization .

• Ability to analyze complex problems, lead cross-functional teams, and implement sustainable solutions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related technical discipline required.

• RJG Master Molder Certification(s) preferred (Master Molder I and II); RJG Train the Trainer Certification highly preferred.

• Minimum 10 years recent experience in injection molding process development , NPI support , and manufacturing operations , preferably in a global or multi-site environment.

• Experience managing teams or technical initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations is preferred.