Senior Project Engineer

Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes using Scientific Molding principles, RJG technology, and decoupled molding techniques. Backed by advanced manufacturing technology and strong engineering expertise, they provide high-quality products that support a wide range of automotive applications.

• Manage project timelines, coordinate with tooling vendors, quality, production, and customers to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes using Scientific Molding principles, RJG technology, and decoupled molding techniques.
• Own mold qualification activities, including process studies, capability analysis, and validation documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, process stability, and productivity improvements.
• Support mold design reviews, tooling modifications, and manufacturing feasibility assessments for new products.
• Analyze process data and manufacturing metrics to identify opportunities for quality and efficiency improvements.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to resolve technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, setup sheets, and training materials for manufacturing personnel.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Process Technicians and other engineering team members.
• Support quoting and capital equipment projects through cycle time estimates, process development, and capacity planning.

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employer covers medical, health, and Dentalopportunity to grow into management within the next year

• 8+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience in automotive injection molding
• Strong engineering, process development, and tooling expertise.
• Deep understanding of mold design, tool construction, and how injection molds are built and maintained.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships and coordinate effectively with tooling vendors and suppliers.
• Experience supporting and executing PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements.
• Strong blueprint and technical drawing interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across customers, suppliers, engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading tooling, process improvement, and new product launch initiatives.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with injection molding processes, tooling issues, and manufacturing challenges.

Our client is a leading manufacturer of injection-molded components serving the automotive industry. Known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, the company delivers both standard and custom-engineered solutions. Backed by advanced manufacturing technology and strong engineering expertise, they provide high-quality products that support a wide range of automotive applications.

• Medical, health, and Dental covered by the employer
• PTO
• Salary of $90,000 to $100,000.
• Ability to step into management within the next year if that's the path you want