Senior Process Engineer - Injection Molding

LEAR CORPORATION; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation seeks a Senior Process Engineer for the Traverse City, MI plant to lead molding processes, design and improve tooling, and collaborate with vendors and global teams. You will drive development programs, QC improvements, and data-driven decisions on manufacturing changes.

The role requires hands-on leadership of Process Technicians, expertise in part/tool design, and strong communication. Opportunity to impact efficiency and product quality in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Injection molding.
• Degree in related mechanical engineering or plastics technology.
• Desire to work in hands on environment.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of engineering materials, inclusive of molds, resin types, and molding best practices.
• Experience in part design and tool design for injection molding.
• Experience with mechanical drawings and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing Process Technicians.
• Developing standards and best practices for part design, tool design, and production.
• Communicating with vendors, global project teams, and customers to solve problems during development and manufacturing.

Skills

Injection molding

CAD

Mechanical design

Communication

Engineering materials

Mechanical drawings

Education

Bachelors in mechanical engineering or plastics technology

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Lear Corporation seeks a Senior Process Engineer for the Traverse City, MI plant to lead molding processes, design and improve tooling, and collaborate with vendors and global teams. You will drive development programs, QC improvements, and data-driven decisions on manufacturing changes.

The role requires hands-on leadership of Process Technicians, expertise in part/tool design, and strong communication. Opportunity to impact efficiency and product quality in a dynamic team.