Sr. Process Engineer (#10706TB)

Search Masters, Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Masters, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional to lead injection molding process development and optimization efforts.

You will serve as the technical authority on molding processes, driving innovation and best practices across engineered and commodity resins to ensure product feasibility and manufacturability. You will deliver targeted training, troubleshoot processes, and collaborate with the Engineering Manager to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of engineering resins, injection molding equipment, tooling, scientific molding, and plastic structural foam processes.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or quality certifications preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Plastics, Polymer, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives for injection molding operations
• Serve as the technical leader for injection molding processes, driving innovation and best practices
• Develop, optimize, validate, and troubleshoot injection molding processes utilizing engineered and commodity resins
• Act as the primary manufacturing resource during Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to ensure product feasibility
• Deliver training on advanced processing techniques, setup procedures, troubleshooting, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Support production goals through close collaboration and coordination with the Engineering Manager

Skills

Injection molding

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

DFM reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics/Polymer/Mechanical Eng

Job description

Job Description

• Lead process development, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives for injection molding operations
• Serve as the technical leader for injection molding processes, driving innovation and best practices
• Develop, optimize, validate, and troubleshoot injection molding processes utilizing engineered and commodity resins
• Act as the primary manufacturing resource during Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to ensure product feasibility
• Deliver training on advanced processing techniques, setup procedures, troubleshooting, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Support production goals through close collaboration and coordination with the Engineering Manager

Key Requirements

• Strong knowledge of engineering resins, injection molding equipment, tooling, scientific molding, and plastic structural foam processes
• Lean, Six Sigma, or quality certifications preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Plastics, Polymer, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline is preferred

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Company Description

• Company has over 90 years of industry experience!
• Company has grown exponentially over the last year!
• Excellent company culture with long tenured employees!

Since 1973, Search Masters has been a leader in Northeast Ohio in Executive Search and professional placement. Specializing in the Engineering and Manufacturing Industries, Search Masters has carved a niche in placing industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers, manufacturing managers, plant managers, operations professionals, and other functional roles such as IT, Sales, Marketing, and Accounting. Search Master's knowledgeable and dedicated employment counselors, proprietary software solution, and proven system make this firm an excellent business partner for anyone in Northeast Ohio looking to add talent or take the next step in their career.