Senior Process Engineer

Yanfeng; Bryan (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to lead injection molding improvements at our automotive manufacturing sites in Ohio. You will work with process technicians and mold setters to optimize cycle times, scrap reduction, and tooling performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5–9 years in the automotive sector, with strong analytical skills and Six Sigma experience. Travel to customer sites may be required as part of program support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of experience with injection molding process.
• 5–9 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Willingness to travel and work at customer sites, including plants with variable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing the site process team including Process Technicians and mold setters.
• Drive injection molding process improvements focusing on cycle times, scrap, and material cost reductions.
• Develop plans for process improvements and oversee tooling and equipment changes.
• Provide manufacturing input for new product launches and tooling development.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with site policies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to justify capital improvements and drive implementation.

Skills

Injection molding expertise

Analytical problem solving

Six Sigma

Mold change optimization

Cross functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

RJG Master Molder I/II

SMED methods

Job description

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

• Assists providing direction to the site process team including PE's, Process Technicians, and mold setters.
• Responsible for injection molding related continuous improvement including but not limited too - cycle times, scrap, quality, and material cost reduction.
• Develops plans for injection molding process improvement and will have specific areas of accountability in its executions.
• Provides support on new product launch tooling, providing the manufacturing input for development of new process and improvements to existing processes and tooling.
• Follows established action plans for processes out of range.
• Work with Tooling Manager for all tool repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains documentation closely following necessary timeliness on specific projects.
• Enforce safety rules daily and actively intervene to correct recognized unsafe actions and conditions.
• Ability to complete employee development plans, organize, communicate, and motivate employees. Must be able to prioritize own work day schedule.
• Works closely with the site Technical Manager to develop appropriate training material for the plant's operations.
• Manages projects that could include: new equipment justification, selection, and installation; development of new manufacturing methods; machine utilization studies; and new tooling qualifications; in conjunction with the tooling process engineer, he/she will be responsible for new tool design and development.
• Responsible to be a root cause problem solver (must have problem solving training); when solving processing issues the PE will apply a logical methodology and will use data where possible to make the best decision.
• Develops a training program for process technicians and mold changers; leads cycle time improvements, mold change time reductions, and decreased process troubleshooting time.
• Have working knowledge of tooling and the requirements of a successful tool/process combination; expected to understand the YFAI tool prove out process.
• Work with cross functional team members to identify capital improvement opportunities and develop justification; when applicable the PE will need to write an appropriation's request, follow the request through the approval process, and help the plant implement.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager.

Required Education

• Bachelor's level degree, preferably in Plastics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

Required qualifications

• 5-7 Minimum Years of Experience with injection molding process.
• 5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional understanding of injection molding processes.
• Exceptional understanding and experience performing mold change requirements; experience using the use of SMED methods.
• Extensive hands on experience with injection molding equipment, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Proven mechanical aptitude for problem solving.
• Proven process and tolling engineering excellence in the automotive industry.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• RJG Master Molder I and II preferred