Senior Injection Molding Process Engineer

Axios Professional Recruitment; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axios Professional Recruitment partners with a growing West Michigan manufacturer to hire a Process Engineer for the injection molding function. The role leads process optimization, quality improvements, and efficiency gains across production, mentoring technicians and supporting new product launches.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in plastics processing, strong molding knowledge, and proven leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Plastics Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years plastics processing or related manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and troubleshooting.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop technical teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the injection molding function to achieve plant goals related to quality, productivity, scrap reduction, and cycle time improvements.
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics, including OEE.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Set Up Technicians and Process Technicians.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, identify root causes, and implement improvements.
• Manage tooling budgets and coordinate preventative maintenance activities.
• Support auxiliary equipment selection, justification, and procurement.
• Maintain process control standards for consistency and repeatability.
• Coordinate mold tryouts, processing activities, and maintenance.
• Provide technical training and partner with cross-functional teams to improve performance.
• Support production scheduling and procurement activities.
• Participate in all phases of new product launches to ensure success.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Execute departmental goals aligned with plant objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree in Plastics Technology/Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Moldflow

ERP/EAM (QAD)

ERP/EAM (SAP)

ERP/EAM (IQMS)

Lean Six Sigma

APQP

Job description

Axios Professional Recruitment partners with a growing West Michigan manufacturer to hire a Process Engineer for the injection molding function. The role leads process optimization, quality improvements, and efficiency gains across production, mentoring technicians and supporting new product launches.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in plastics processing, strong molding knowledge, and proven leadership in a fast-paced environment.