Injection Molding Process Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Greer, SC

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Description : BS or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or equivalent Minimum 4–5 years of experience in injection molding process engineering within automotive or para-automotive industry Strong hands-on experience in injection molding machine parameter setting and process optimization Deep knowledge of thermoplastic resins: PP, PPGF (glass fiber reinforced polypropylene), ABS, ABS-PC Strong understanding of rheology studies and material behavior during injection Experience with multiple injection molding machine brands Good knowledge of tooling validation, tuning loops and factory tool transfer Advanced competencies in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and design software/viewers Good level of English Strong interface capability between tooling suppliers, factory teams, quality and project teams Job Description Details: Ensure injection tool and process tuning from tool study validation until customer product quality approval Act as main technical contact with toolmakers throughout the project lifecycle (post M4 milestone) Participate in injection tool concept validation and injection system definition Lead and organize Trial Preparation Meetings Manage injection tool trials and tuning loops to achieve defined targets Ensure cycle time and scrap performance are achieved vs PRU commitment Define and follow up TCRD, FAC list and action plans Update and manage department databases (raw material, shrinkage, trial evaluation, etc.) Ensure injection process reliability during factory tool transfer Coordinate with purchasing team to bring technical added value during tooling sourcing Participate in customer initial sample validation (PPAP, PVS) Lead wash-up meetings and consolidate trial results with core team Ensure compliance with division quality systems and internal procedures (Optimap, etc.) Capture lessons learned and share best practices within Injection & Tooling Expertise group Participate in worldwide injection molding meetings when required Profile: Injection Process Engineer – Automotive Plastics Confirmed level (4–6 years experience) Strong hands-on production and industrialization profile Deep technical understanding of injection molding processes and thermoplastic materials Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving capability Comfortable leading technical meetings and managing supplier interfaces Able to work cross-functionally between tooling suppliers, production, quality and project teams Autonomous and structured Results-oriented (Quality / Cost / Lead Time focus) Strong communication skills

Requirements

BS or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 4–5 years of experience in injection molding process engineering within automotive or para-automotive industry
Strong hands-on experience in injection molding machine parameter setting and process optimization
Deep knowledge of thermoplastic resins: PP, PPGF (glass fiber reinforced polypropylene), ABS, ABS-PC
Strong understanding of rheology studies and material behavior during injection
Experience with multiple injection molding machine brands
Good knowledge of tooling validation, tuning loops and factory tool transfer
Advanced competencies in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and design software/viewers
Good level of English
Strong interface capability between tooling suppliers, factory teams, quality and project teams
Minimum 4 years of experience in injection molding process engineering
Strong hands-on experience adjusting injection machine parameters
Deep knowledge of PP, PPGF, ABS, ABS-PC
Experience managing injection trials and tuning loops
Experience in tooling validation and factory tool transfer
Ability to manage toolmakers and technical supplier discussions
Knowledge of rheology behavior in plastics
Good English level

Nice To Haves

Automotive Tier 1 experience
Experience with glass fiber reinforced materials
Experience working with multiple molding machine brands
Experience with TCRD / FAC / structured action plans
Experience in scrap reduction and cycle time optimization
Participation in PPAP / PVS customer validation
Experience contributing to continuous improvement and lessons learned capitalization

Responsibilities

Ensure injection tool and process tuning from tool study validation until customer product quality approval
Act as main technical contact with toolmakers throughout the project lifecycle (post M4 milestone)
Participate in injection tool concept validation and injection system definition
Lead and organize Trial Preparation Meetings
Manage injection tool trials and tuning loops to achieve defined targets
Ensure cycle time and scrap performance are achieved vs PRU commitment
Define and follow up TCRD, FAC list and action plans
Update and manage department databases (raw material, shrinkage, trial evaluation, etc.)
Ensure injection process reliability during factory tool transfer
Coordinate with purchasing team to bring technical added value during tooling sourcing
Participate in customer initial sample validation (PPAP, PVS)
Lead wash-up meetings and consolidate trial results with core team
Ensure compliance with division quality systems and internal procedures (Optimap, etc.)
Capture lessons learned and share best practices within Injection & Tooling Expertise group
Participate in worldwide injection molding meetings when required