Sr. Process Engineer - Injection Molding

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 89,500 - 138,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account options

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Garden Grove, California. This role involves leading injection molding process development and managing a team to ensure optimal tooling condition for production. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with a preference for a Master’s degree, and over 7 years of progressive engineering experience. A comprehensive Total Rewards package includes a base salary range of $89,500 to $138,500, annual bonuses, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive engineering experience required.
• 5+ years machining/toolroom experience preferred.
• Strong focus on plastic tooling fabrication and mold optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead injection molding process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage a team of Mold Maker, Tooling Technician, and Tooling Lead.
• Drive process improvements via modifications and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Hands-on approach

Proactive safety approach

Knowledge of Injection Molding

Ability to read blueprints

DOE & FMEA Analysis

Familiarity with MRP systems like SAP/QAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Injection Molding tools

MRP systems

Job description

The Senior Process Engineer will lead injection molding process development and continuous improvement initiatives, with a strong focus on plastics, tooling fabrication, and mold optimization. This role will manage a team consisting of a Mold Maker, Tooling Technician, and Tooling Lead, ensuring molds and tooling are maintained in optimal condition for production. The engineer will drive process improvements through steel modifications, DOE-based development, and robust documentation, while managing capital projects and vendor relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)
• Master’s Degree in Engineering is (preferred)
• 7+ years Progressive engineering experience (required)
• Excellent analytical skills, hands‑on approach, proactive safety approach and sense of urgency in problem solving required. Knowledge of Injection Molding and Tooling processes. Ability to read blueprints and do FMEA & PFMEA analysis (required)
• Familiarity with MRP system(s) like SAP/QAD (required)
• 5+ years Machining/Toolroom experience (preferred)

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint‑Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $89,500 to $138,500 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $100,240 to $155,120. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Health and Wellbeing

Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits

Helping shape the experience and impact you want