Senior Injection Molding Project Engineer

SONOCO CANADA; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 122,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is seeking a hands-on Plastic Process Engineer for our Forest City, NC facility. The role focuses on qualifying new and refurbished injection molding tools, developing manufacturing standards, and improving processes to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

You will collaborate with quality and production teams, mentor operators, and implement ROI-driven improvements. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in plastic process engineering, experience with injection molding

Qualifications

• 4-year Engineering degree preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered.
• 5+ years of demonstrable plastic process engineering experience, particularly in injection molding.
• Experience with plastics manufacturing, processing, tool build/launch and process controls.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in a manufacturing environment following all plant safety procedures.
• Assist in part design reviews with DFMEA and good manufacturing practices.
• Inspect, sample, and modify new tooling to create a stable process ready for production.
• Lead as the main engineering contributor from the team in transitioning projects to manufacturing.
• Implement continuous improvement projects focusing on process, part quality, and ROI.
• Provide hands-on support on the production floor including mold troubleshooting, PM, and refurbishments.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Implement visual controls and standard work in the department.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve safety initiatives.
• Be willing to work extended hours and travel domestically and internationally.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Education

4-year engineering degree

Tools

RJG training

Molds

Robotics

Injection molding equipment

Job description

Sonoco Products Company is seeking a hands-on Plastic Process Engineer for our Forest City, NC facility. The role focuses on qualifying new and refurbished injection molding tools, developing manufacturing standards, and improving processes to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

You will collaborate with quality and production teams, mentor operators, and implement ROI-driven improvements. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in plastic process engineering, experience with injection molding