Process Engineer - Injection Molding (Shift-Based, 2nd shift)

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Shift-Based Process Engineer is a hands-on technical leader assigned to a specific production shift , responsible for maintaining stable, capable, and repeatable injection molding processes. This role works directly on the production floor , supporting mold startups, changeovers, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities during the assigned shift.

The Process Engineer is the primary technical authority on shift , ensuring processes remain within validated scientific molding windows and that quality, scrap, downtime, and safety issues are addressed in real time.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following shift-specific responsibilities :

Production & Process Ownership

• Serve as the on-shift technical owner for molding processes across assigned machines.
• Lead and support mold setups, startups, and changeovers during the assigned shift.
• Establish, validate, and sustain RJG/D3 scientific molding processes on the production floor.
• Ensure processes are running within defined windows and take immediate action when deviations occur.
• Troubleshoot molding, tooling, material, automation, and machine issues impacting quality or throughput.

New Tooling & Process Validation

• Run and support new mold trials, tool samples, and ECN validations on the assigned shift.
• Develop practical, shift-ready setup sheets, startup instructions, and processing standards .
• Identify and escalate tooling, machine, or design concerns discovered during production runs.
• Communicate trial results and shift learnings clearly during shift handoffs and to Engineering leadership.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Identify whether part quality issues are process-, tooling-, machine-, or material-related and lead corrective actions.
• Conduct DOE studies and capability improvements directly in production to improve CTQs.
• Drive scrap reduction, cycle time improvements, and process stability initiatives.
• Support and participate in root cause investigations for recurring shift-level issues.
• Interface with Quality on control plans, inspection methods, and capability concerns.

Shift Team Support & Development

• Work side-by-side with Setup Technicians, Process Technicians, Operators, Maintenance, and Automation.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring in:
  • RJG process control
  • Scientific molding (D3)
  • Practical troubleshooting and escalation criteria
• Act as the primary technical escalation point during the shift.
• Ensure strong communication during shift handoffs , including process status, risks, and actions required.

Safety, 5S & Standards

• Support and enforce plant safety initiatives and safe setup practices.
• Maintain and enforce strong 5S and housekeeping standards within molding areas.
• Promote disciplined process control and adherence to documented standards.

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What Success Looks Like on Shift:

• Stable processes maintained throughout the shift
• Faster, smoother startups and changeovers
• Reduced scrap, downtime, and unplanned adjustments
• Strong technical capability across shift personnel
• Clear, effective shift-to-shift communication and handoff

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• Minimum 10 years of hands-on injection molding experience in a production environment.
• Proven experience as a Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer , working directly on molding machines.
• Strong background in RJG process control and scientific molding (D3) .
• Deep working knowledge of molding machine controls and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and understand tooling prints and mold construction concepts .
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable being the primary technical authority on a shift .
• Ability to communicate clearly across shifts and with Engineering, Quality, and Operations leadership.
• Willingness to work assigned shift and provide support during critical production events.
• Ability to travel between facilities or customer locations as required.
• Lean manufacturing and 5S experience preferred .

Compensation details: 40-41 Hourly Wage

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