Process Engineer - Plastic Injection Molding

Key Responsibilities: Injection Molding Process DevelopmentDevelop, document, and optimize plastic injection molding processes for new and existing moldsProvide technical guidance to process technicians and molding operatorsTroubleshoot molding defects, process instability, and equipment performance issuesImprove cycle times, scrap reduction, and process repeatabilitySupport mold trials, machine startups, and process validation Manufacturing Process ImprovementAnalyze production data and implement improvements to increase efficiency and OEELead process validation activities including DOE, IQ/OQ/PQ, and capability studiesIdentify opportunities for cost reduction and manufacturing efficiencyParticipate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with tooling, quality, maintenance, and operations teamsSupport preventive and predictive maintenance strategiesEvaluate mold performance and recommend tooling improvementsAssist project teams with new product introductions Automation & Equipment IntegrationSupport integration of molding cells with robotics, vision inspection, and automated packaging systemsAssist with installation and commissioning of molding machines and auxiliary equipmentIdentify automation opportunities to improve production efficiency Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of experience in plastic injection molding manufacturingExperience with high-speed injection molding processesExperience developing scientific molding processesExperience conducting Design of Experiments (DOE) Experience troubleshooting molding processes and mold issuesStrong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with thin-wall packaging applicationsLean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certificationContinuous Improvement Green Belt certificationTraining in Scientific Molding or RJG technologyExperience integrating robotics or automated production systemsExperience working in regulated manufacturing environments Technical SkillsKnowledge of polypropylene, polyethylene, and other packaging resinsStrong understanding of OEE metrics and process improvementExperience performing root cause analysis and process troubleshootingProficiency with Microsoft OfficeFamiliarity with ERP or MES manufacturing systems Why This RoleWork in a modern manufacturing environmentOpportunity to lead process improvement initiativesExposure to high-speed production and advanced automationImpact production efficiency, quality, and operational performance Heroes Talent Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heroes Talent Group, LLC and all client companies comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training, etc.. For more information on our EOE program or to report a violation, Follow this link