Molding Process Engineer
About The Position
What You’ll Do Lead, optimize, and troubleshoot thermoset compression molding processes for fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP/SMC/BMC) enclosures. Collaborate with operators, mold leads, supervisors and managers-70% of time on plant floor. Write and maintain setup sheets, molding documentation, training guides, and SOPs . Own process troubleshooting and material troubleshooting. Train and mentor team members; drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. Interface with tool shops and support capital projects for new equipment and automation. Directly impact scrap reduction and production efficiency. What You Bring 5+ years’ direct experience in thermoset compression molding (SMC/BMC) or closely related field Strong hands-on understanding of molding processes, molding machines, and mold tooling. Effective communicator and collaborator-respects others, values teamwork and models The Collaborative Way Experience with hydraulic press systems (100T–1000T+), heating processes (oil, electric), and mold applications. Proven record in process and material troubleshooting. DOE experience for process optimization and root cause analysis Prefer: Allen Bradley PLC/HMI experience—able to read and edit code for process controls. Experience with SMC/BMC, thermoset processes or oil-heated molding operations Experience in high mix, low-volume manufacturing Goal and process driven-comfortable driving change to deliver results Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience. Why Join Us Competitive salary and full benefits package. A career path with immediate impact and long-term growth The opportunity to build something with a company committed to investment and innovation. Who Thrives Here? - Problem solvers with an inquiring mind and mechanical aptitude. - Detail-oriented doers who “own it” and drive to completion. - Team players who value respect, collaboration, and learning. Ready to help us reduce scrap, boost efficiency, and drive technical excellence? Apply now to start a confidential conversation. Robroy Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ direct experience in thermoset compression molding (SMC/BMC) or closely related field
- Strong hands-on understanding of molding processes, molding machines, and mold tooling
- Effective communicator and collaborator-respects others, values teamwork and models The Collaborative Way
- Experience with hydraulic press systems (100T–1000T+), heating processes (oil, electric), and mold applications
- Proven record in process and material troubleshooting
- DOE experience for process optimization and root cause analysis
- Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
Nice To Haves
- Allen Bradley PLC/HMI experience—able to read and edit code for process controls
- Experience with SMC/BMC, thermoset processes or oil-heated molding operations
- Experience in high mix, low-volume manufacturing
- Goal and process driven-comfortable driving change to deliver results
Responsibilities
- Lead, optimize, and troubleshoot thermoset compression molding processes for fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP/SMC/BMC) enclosures
- Collaborate with operators, mold leads, supervisors and managers-70% of time on plant floor
- Write and maintain setup sheets, molding documentation, training guides, and SOPs
- Own process troubleshooting and material troubleshooting
- Train and mentor team members
- Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Interface with tool shops and support capital projects for new equipment and automation
- Directly impact scrap reduction and production efficiency
Benefits
- Competitive salary and full benefits package
- A career path with immediate impact and long-term growth
- The opportunity to build something with a company committed to investment and innovation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
