Senior Plastic Injection Molding Process Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions in Akron, OH is seeking an experienced Plastic Injection Molding professional for a full-time, direct-hire role on the 2nd shift (3pm–11pm). You will develop, optimize, and maintain high-volume molding processes to ensure part quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in plastic injection molding, strong setup and troubleshooting skills, experience with automation and EOAT, and a proven track record in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Plastic Injection Molding or related roles.
• Strong machine setup, mold changeover, and startup procedures.
• Knowledge of plastics materials, molding defects, and process optimization.
• Experience with SPC, process monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Strong root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to mentor production teams on the floor.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and EOAT.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize plastic injection molding processes to boost productivity and quality.
• Conduct machine setups, mold changeovers, startup procedures, and parameter adjustments.
• Troubleshoot issues related to materials, molds, tooling, and equipment.
• Optimize temperatures, pressures, speeds, cooling, and cycle times.
• Support mold trials, tool launches, and process validations.
• Monitor scrap, cycle times, downtime, and SPC data to improve performance.
• Lead root-cause analysis on defects such as flash, shorts, and warpage.
• Collaborate with Tooling, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Train Process Technicians and Operators on processes and standard work.
• Participate in Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Mold changeovers

Automation/Robotics

Root cause analysis

Job description

TRS Staffing Solutions in Akron, OH is seeking an experienced Plastic Injection Molding professional for a full-time, direct-hire role on the 2nd shift (3pm–11pm). You will develop, optimize, and maintain high-volume molding processes to ensure part quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in plastic injection molding, strong setup and troubleshooting skills, experience with automation and EOAT, and a proven track record in continuous improvement.