Injection Molding Process Engineer – Advanced Resin & Forensic Process Development

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize injection molding processes for engineering resins such as PEEK, PPS, polycarbonate, and Nylon.
• Collaborate with customers and internal design teams to ensure parts and molds are manufacturable.
• Translate resin supplier data sheets into scientifically validated processing parameters.
• Perform mold flow analysis and establish process settings that ensure dimensional stability and material integrity.
• Apply DOE and statistical analysis to validate and document molding processes.
• Conduct forensic root-cause analyses of molding or material issues using data-driven tools.
• Support tooling design reviews to ensure molds align with processing requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for process validation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in injection molding process development or engineering.
• Strong understanding of polymer behavior, resin chemistry, and scientific molding principles.
• Hands-on experience with DOE, process validation, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in interpreting resin data sheets and converting material properties into process parameters.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Technologies

• Mold flow analysis
• Design of Experiments (DOE)

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and advanced training