Senior Process Engineer - Thermoplastic Injection Molding

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Process Engineer specializing in Scientific and Thermoplastic Injection Molding. This role involves enhancing manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, and implementing effective solutions. You will collaborate with production teams, develop process control methodologies, and drive continuous improvements. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, where your expertise will contribute to creating impactful products that enhance lives. If you're ready to make a significant difference in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in process development and scientific molding.
• Experience with thermoplastic injection molding and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement designs for manufacturability and process improvements.
• Identify root causes of manufacturing failures and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and control methodologies.

Skills

Process Development

Thermoplastic Injection Molding

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Plastics/Injection Molding

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Senior Process Engineer - Scientific and Thermoplastic Injection Molding

Apply locations USA, IL, Libertyville time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id WD194452 Job Posting Start Date 03-28-2025 Job Posting End Date.

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Senior Process Engineer - Scientific and Thermoplastic Injection Molding located in Libertyville, IL.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Senior Process Engineer - Scientific and Thermoplastic Injection Molding is responsible for process engineering capabilities focused on cost, quality and delivery improvements in order to hold up a manufacturing organization.

What a typical day looks like:

• Recognize the manufacturing process, technologies, techniques and the product.
• Define, implement and evaluate proposed designs and processes for manufacturability.
• Identify root causes of failures in the manufacturing process.
• Participate in daily production activities and effective problem solving on daily issues.
• Prepare justification, purchase and implement capital equipment for production.
• Oversee new process equipment production.
• Raise and introduce engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Establish robust, repeatable and reproducible process parameters.
• Develop, implement and take ownership of process control methodologies.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues.
• Participate in activities pertaining to cycle time and process improvements.
• Evaluate and select various engineered materials.
• Implement statistical process research on new and existing products.
• Implement safety and productivity improvements.
• Improve manufacturing techniques and throughput.
• Provide continuous development of manufacturing techniques.
• Develop and maintain process documentation.
• Review processing methods.
• Interface with production on new process implementation and transfer.
• Assist in the development of training and provide training to production personnel during new technology transfer.
• Provide equipment maintenance and repair support as required.
• Guide cost improvement/reduction programs.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires 10-15 years’ experience in process development (IQ, OQ, PQ), Tooling, and Scientific Molding.
• Experience in Thermoplastic Injection Molding.
• Attention to detail in relation to manufacturing and injection molding processes.
• RJG / E-Dart experience preferred.
• Experience in Class 7 or 8 Cleanrooms preferred.
• Degree or equivalent work experience and training in plastics/injection molding.
• Data analysis/statistics with Excel, Minitab, or similar platform preferred.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• Matching 401(k) Contributions.
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois): $116,200.00 USD - $159,800.00 USD Annual.

Job Category

Production Engineering

Relocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only.

Is Sponsorship Available? No.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).