Plastics Manufacturing Process Engineer — Injection Molding

MSR Technology Group

  • Litchfield, MI
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    BS in Process Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field with emphasis on injection molding; or 5+ years of injection molding experience. Office work with intermittent equipment noise; extended periods (30+ minutes) using a computer/VDT.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLitchfield, MI

    Description

    Want to shape world-class molded parts while improving every cycle?

    If you enjoy teaching others, solving production puzzles, and squeezing waste out of every second, this role is for you.

    What you'll own

    • Training: Educate associates on molding processes, machine operation, and safety.
    • Issue resolution: Troubleshoot defects and downtime in plastic injection molding; implement corrective and preventive actions.
    • Continuous improvement: Drive initiatives from idea to implementation to boost throughput and reduce cycle time.
    • New product introduction: Establish robust processes so new parts meet customer requirements, quality standards, and productivity goals.
    • Estimating: Provide cycle time and shot weight estimates for new tools and products.
    • Operations support: Perform process adjustments and manage changeovers when needed.
    • Site stewardship: Ensure work areas are clean, safe, and audit-ready.
    • Documentation: Complete forms, maintain records, and deliver reports on schedule.
    • Team culture: Promote strong associate relations aligned with long-term leadership objectives.
    • Safety: Model and enforce all safety rules; maintain orderly conditions.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Bring these qualifications

    • BS in Process Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field with emphasis on injection molding; or 5+ years of injection molding experience.
    • Strong command of engineered resins, molding machine operation, and auxiliary/peripheral equipment.

    Tools and skills you'll use

    • Hand tools, cranes, grinders, calipers, and gauges.
    • Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operation and hand/powered pallet jacks.
    • Computer literacy with standard office software and handheld scanners.
    • Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment in your area.

    Environment and physical demands

    • Office work with intermittent equipment noise; extended periods (30+ minutes) using a computer/VDT.
    • Manufacturing floor time with elevated noise levels.
    • Exposure to moving equipment and electrical hazards; serious injury is possible without proper care.
    • Travel by car between customer sites, including high-traffic conditions and typical driving risks.
    • Occasional lifting/moving of items up to 50 lbs.

    Why you'll thrive here

    • Hands-on ownership of process performance and new product launches.
    • Opportunity to mentor others and influence plant-wide standards.
    • A culture that values clean, safe, and continuously improving operations.

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