Senior Process Engineer: Injection Molding & Lean Six Sigma

ClearBridge Executive Search; Milton (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearBridge Executive Search is seeking a Process Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to develop and maintain ISO-compliant injection molding process standards for production and development. You will lead process development, troubleshoot, mentor personnel, and apply Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to optimize cycles, reduce scrap, and improve quality across departments.

In this role, expect hands-on process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and occasional travel to supplier and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical training/experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of process engineering experience.
• Ability to interpret part prints, quality plans, and work instructions.
• Skilled in developing and writing work procedures and training personnel.
• Proficient in Office software (Word, Excel).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of CAD/SolidWorks and Mold Flow.
• Experience with engineered and high-temp resins.
• Demonstrated problem-solving experience.
• Ability to program robots and exchange end-of-arm tooling.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between manufacturing and engineering.
• Train technical resources.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma methodologies for process development and problem solving.
• Optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and minimize downtime.
• Create and maintain department procedures.
• Monitor processes to ensure accurate execution.
• Maintain quality standards within the department.
• Promote communication between departments to fulfill customer orders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop growth and development plans for personnel.
• Assess equipment and personnel needs and implement changes.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by management.

Skills

Process engineering

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

Mold Flow

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

ClearBridge Executive Search is seeking a Process Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to develop and maintain ISO-compliant injection molding process standards for production and development. You will lead process development, troubleshoot, mentor personnel, and apply Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to optimize cycles, reduce scrap, and improve quality across departments.

In this role, expect hands-on process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and occasional travel to supplier and