Senior Injection Molding Process Engineer

Accumold; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Accumold in Ankeny, IA, is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and validate injection molding processes for plastic components, applying scientific molding principles and DOE studies to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.

You will collaborate with Tooling, Design, Quality, Production, and Project Engineering teams to drive process capability and implement improvements across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, document, and validate robust molding processes for new and existing injection molds using scientific molding techniques.
• Lead mold qualifications including IQ, OQ, and PQ activities, DOE studies, process capability analyses, and validation protocols.
• Optimize manufacturing performance through cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, machine utilization improvements, and overall process efficiency enhancements.
• Evaluate resin behavior and processing windows to ensure stable production under normal material and environmental variation.
• Partner with Tooling, Design, Quality, Production, and Project Engineering teams to ensure tooling and processes meet customer requirements and production objectives.
• Troubleshoot molding, tooling, material, and equipment issues using a structured, data-driven approach.
• Establish and maintain approved process parameters and work instructions for production personnel.
• Support production by responding to process-related issues, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions.
• Analyze process data using statistical methods to monitor process capability and identify improvement opportunities.
• Document mold performance, processing history, troubleshooting activities, validation results, and recommendations for tooling or process improvements.
• Interface directly with customers regarding process development, qualifications, technical issues, and manufacturing requirements as needed.
• Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and project launch activities.
• Stay current on emerging molding technologies, process controls, automation systems, resins, and industry best practices.
• Assist in resolving customer complaints and corrective action requests related to molding processes and manufacturing performance.
• Train and mentor Process Technicians, Set-Up Technicians, and other manufacturing personnel on molding processes, troubleshooting methods, and scientific molding principles.
• Promote and support safety, environmental, ergonomic, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing organization.
• Effectively communicate technical information and project status to management and cross-functional teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Accumold in Ankeny, IA, is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and validate injection molding processes for plastic components, applying scientific molding principles and DOE studies to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.

You will collaborate with Tooling, Design, Quality, Production, and Project Engineering teams to drive process capability and implement improvements across manufacturing operations.