Senior Injection Molding Process Leader

Yanfeng; Bryan (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead injection molding process improvements and support new product launch tooling at our Ohio facility. You will collaborate with PE's, mold setters, and technicians to reduce cycle times, scrap, and costs while ensuring quality and safety.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in injection molding, 5–9 years in the automotive sector, and hands-on experience with tooling, robotics, and SMED methods. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–7 years minimum experience with injection molding.
• 5–9 years minimum experience in automotive industry.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and plants.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with mold changes and SMED methods is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding equipment, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead injection molding process improvement projects, focusing on cycle times, scrap reduction, quality, and material costs.
• Provide input for new product launch tooling and improvements to processes and tooling.
• Develop and execute plans for process improvements with accountable areas.
• Coordinate with Tooling Manager on tool repairs and maintenance.
• Train process technicians and mold changers; drive cycle time and mold change time reductions.
• Write appropriation requests for capital improvements and support plant implementation.
• Ensure safety rules are followed and unsafe actions are addressed.

Skills

Injection molding

Automotive industry experience

Problem solving

Six Sigma green/black belt preferred

Travel willingness

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plastics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SMED methods

Robotics & automation tooling

Job description

Yanfeng is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead injection molding process improvements and support new product launch tooling at our Ohio facility. You will collaborate with PE's, mold setters, and technicians to reduce cycle times, scrap, and costs while ensuring quality and safety.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in injection molding, 5–9 years in the automotive sector, and hands-on experience with tooling, robotics, and SMED methods. Travel to customer sites may be required.