Senior Plastics Process Engineer
Core
Senior technical expert for injection molding processes, leading optimization, validation, troubleshooting, and control to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Role type
Senior IC plastics process engineer (injection molding)
Builds
High-volume appliance manufacturing operations
Domain
Consumer appliances / Plastics processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)
Required skills
Injection molding process optimization, Scientific molding principles, Root cause analysis, Lean manufacturing, Process standardization, Technical leadership, Cross-functional collaboration, Data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Robotics and automation programming, Mold flow analysis, Capital equipment project management, Technical training and talent development, High-volume manufacturing experience
Technologies
RJG systems (Edart, CoPilot), Robotics, EOAT, Mold flow software
Responsibilities
Lead complex troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives for injection molding processes; Develop and maintain process standards, control plans, and parameter windows; Coach and mentor production teams and engineers; Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve quality and manufacturability issues; Analyze process performance trends and communicate risks to leadership; Support mold trials and new product launches.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
