Senior Injection Molding Process Engineer

HBCUNetwork; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family care leave

Life & disability insurance

Headspace access

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

LEGO Group in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced Process Optimization & Performance professional to lead injection molding improvements, data-driven process enhancements, and cross-functional troubleshooting. You will mentor technicians, support mold qualification, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong technical coaching, global collaboration, and occasional travel for training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of advanced injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in scientific molding, process optimization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with mold qualification, process validation, production launches, and continuous improvement in high-volume manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed

Responsibilities

• Optimize injection molding processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Analyze process and manufacturing data to improve capability, stability, repeatability, cycle times, scrap, and uptime.
• Monitor production and implement process improvements to maintain optimal processing conditions and standardize best practices.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex molding issues involving molds, machines, materials, automation, auxiliary equipment, and process variation.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to restore process stability and production performance.
• Support production recovery, startup activities, quality issues, and recurring equipment or process concerns.
• Support mold qualification, requalification, process validation, and mold testing following repairs, engineering changes, transfers, and launches.
• Assist with implementing new molds, materials, technologies, and production platforms while supporting new product introductions and ramp-ups.
• Coach and mentor Technicians, Setters, Operators, and Production Team Members on scientific molding principles, troubleshooting, and technical best practices.
• Serve as a technical resource for cross-functional problem solving, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across local and global teams.
• Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with global standards, process controls, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain process documentation, mold cards, work instructions, and operating standards while identifying risks and recommending improvements.

Skills

Injection molding

Scientific molding

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

SPC

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma

Scientific Molding certification (preferred)

Tools

Mold qualification

Process validation

Microsoft Excel

Manufacturing systems

Job description

LEGO Group in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced Process Optimization & Performance professional to lead injection molding improvements, data-driven process enhancements, and cross-functional troubleshooting. You will mentor technicians, support mold qualification, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong technical coaching, global collaboration, and occasional travel for training.