Senior Process Engineer - Scientific and Thermoplastic Injection Molding

flex; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Process Engineer with expertise in scientific and thermoplastic injection molding. This role is pivotal in enhancing manufacturing processes and ensuring quality and efficiency improvements. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, implementing process control methodologies, and participating in daily production activities. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the creation of exceptional products that improve lives. If you're ready to make a difference in a supportive workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and evaluate designs and processes for manufacturability.
• Identify root causes of failures in the manufacturing process.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and training.

Skills

Process Development

Scientific Molding

Thermoplastic Injection Molding

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Plastics/Injection Molding

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

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.
• Manage the raising and introduction of 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, productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Improve manufacturing techniques and throughput.
• Develop and maintain process documentation.
• Review processing methods.
• Interface with production on all activities associated with 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 of 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

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