Senior Plastics Process Engineer

haier; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Senior Plastics Process Engineer in Decatur, AL to lead injection molding processes, drive process optimization, and champion data-driven decisions across Manufacturing. You will mentor teams, develop standards, and ensure launch readiness for new tooling.

You will collaborate with Production, Tooling, QA, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce cycle time, scrap, and variability, while supporting capital projects and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in injection molding and plastics processing in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical expert for injection molding processes and lead optimization, validation, troubleshooting, and control.

Skills

Injection molding

Process development

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Data-driven decision making

Technical communication

Mold trials

Troubleshooting

Quality documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related discipline

Mechanical/Industrial/Plastics Engineering background

Tools

RJG Edart

RJG CoPilot

Mold flow software

Robotics & EOAT

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities .

Interested in joining us on our journey?

Position

Senior Plastics Process Engineer

Location

USA, Decatur, AL

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Serve as the senior technical expert for injection molding processes, providing leadership in process optimization, validation, troubleshooting, and control.
• Lead efforts to improve cycle times, scrap reduction, uptime, repeatability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through scientific molding principles and data-driven decision-making.
• Identify and execute Lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives that reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance product quality.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for chronic or high-impact process, tooling, automation, and quality issues; implement sustainable solutions across operations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve process standards, work instructions, control plans, parameter windows, and quality documentation to ensure consistent production performance.
• Provide technical leadership for mold trials, process development, mold sampling, qualification, and launch readiness for new products and tooling.
• Coach and mentor process engineers, technicians, operators, and production teams to strengthen technical capability and promote best practices in molding operations.
• Partner with Production, Tooling, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues, improve manufacturability, and support plant objectives.
• Lead or support implementation and optimization of RJG systems, robotics, automation, and EOAT solutions to improve process control and productivity.
• Collaborate with OEMs, resin suppliers, tooling vendors, and automation partners to implement best practices, improve process capability, and support capital or improvement projects.
• Analyze process performance trends and communicate risks, opportunities, and recommendations to plant leadership and key stakeholders.
• Provide technical support during off‑shift or critical production situations as needed; support flexible hours and overtime when required.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Ba chelor of Science degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent hands‑on experience in technical/manufacturing disciplines Job Requisition...02026.docx
• 5+ years of experience in injection molding and plastics processing in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience using RJG systems, including Edart and CoPilot
• Demonstrated expertise in scientific molding, process development, troubleshooting, and process window establishment
• Strong experience leading root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions
• Proven ability to lead projects, influence cross-functional teams, and drive measurable process improvements
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills in injection molding applications
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and proactively communicate business and process trends

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Plastics Engineering
• 7+ years of progressive experience in injection molding/process engineering
• RJG certification and advanced understanding of Edart and CoPilot
• Experience with robotics, automation, and EOAT design/programming
• Experience with mold sampling, mold flow functionality, and scientific molding practices
• Experience implementing Lean process improvement in a manufacturing operation
• Experience sup