Job Description

Summary
The Injection Molding Engineer, Plastics Manufacturing, optimizes processes, ensures quality, and resolves production challenges. This role combines technical expertise, hands-on testing, and client collaboration to drive innovation and efficiency.
Description
As the key interface between product development and client needs, you will leverage your knowledge of polymers to troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance injection molding processes. From designing experiments to managing lab operations, you will drive continuous improvement and ensure consistent, high-quality outputs. Your background in chemical, mechanical, or polymer engineering will support customer-focused solutions, involving both hands-on testing and effective communication to resolve manufacturing challenges.
Research and implement cutting-edge injection molding processes and technology
Provide on-site technical guidance to clients, resolving issues and optimizing production parameters
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to set up new equipment, create SOPs, and maintain a safe, efficient lab environment
Conduct advanced analyses, including CAE (Moldflow) and experimental testing, to improve product outcomes
Develop and deliver technical seminars, training junior team members and collaborating with sales and customer service
Communicate regularly with headquarters to align on technical roadmaps and future innovations
Qualifications
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering
5+ years in injection molding or thermoplastics processing at OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
Demonstrated experience in mold design, mold maintenance, and CAE analysis tools (e.g., Moldflow)
Solid understanding of thermoplastic materials, residual stress analysis, and rheometer use
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multi-department environment
Willingness to travel up to 50% to provide customer support and solutions
Benefits
Competitive compensation structure
Opportunities for career growth and leadership development
Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits
Supportive environment focused on innovation and technical excellence
Flexibility to coordinate on-site visits and cross-functional teamwork
If you thrive on delivering advanced solutions in plastics manufacturing and enjoy hands-on problem-solving, this position offers the chance to shape best practices in injection molding. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a drive for continuous improvement, you will collaborate across departments to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality. Motivated candidates with strong analytical skills and a passion for polymer engineering are encouraged to apply.
Keyskills
ABS knowledge Problem-solving Injection molding Collaboration Travel

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