Senior Process Engineer

us conec; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Senior Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes, driving efficiency, quality, and cost reduction in a high‑volume production environment.

You will lead tooling qualifications, standardize processes, and apply Design of Experiments and root cause analysis with cross‑functional teams including tooling, maintenance, and production, while coaching engineers and technicians and promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Develop, optimize and troubleshoot injection molding processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cycle times.
• Apply Design of Experiments and root cause analysis to establish capable processes.
• Lead tooling qualifications and standardization across new product introductions.
• Collaborate with tooling, maintenance, and production to enhance mold performance and reliability.
• Create and maintain standardized work instructions and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize injection molding processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cycle times.
• Troubleshoot molding defects, tooling issues, and process variations using root cause analysis.
• Lead tool qualifications and test runs supporting new product introductions and capacity tooling.
• Collaborate with tooling engineers, maintenance, and production staff to enhance mold performance.
• Standardize process documentation, including work instructions and SOPs.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on scrap reduction and cycle time reduction.

Skills

Injection molding

Root cause analysis

Design of Experiments

Process optimization

Tooling qualifications

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation standardization

Job description

US Conec, Ltd.

Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.

USConec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At USConec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.

Senior Process Engineer

Overview

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting injection molding processes to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role requires working with cross-functional teams to improve process stability, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer will play a key role in tooling qualifications, process standardization, and developing best practices in molding operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize injection molding processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cycle times.
• Troubleshoot and resolve molding defects, tooling issues, and process variations using root cause analysis techniques.
• Utilize scientific molding principles and process optimizations tools including Design of Experiments to establish capable and consistent molding processes.
• Assist with new production equipment installation and qualification, providing feedback on suitability, performance and reliability.
• Lead process development for tool qualifications and test runs supporting both new product introductions and capacity tooling.
• Work closely with tooling engineers, maintenance teams, and production staff to enhance mold performance and longevity.
• Standardize process documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, and process sheets.
• Implement continuous improvement projects focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and process efficiency.
• Research and recommend new molding technologies, automation, and auxiliary equipment to enhance production capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and training to engineers, technicians, and production personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all quality standards and company policies.
• Actively represent the processing capability during mold