Processing Engineer
About The Position
Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) is a leader in American-made innovation and quality, with over 100 presses across four facilities. We are committed to strengthening U.S. manufacturing and providing exceptional production, employment, and economic opportunities. Join us at PMM, where tradition meets innovation, and community and customer service are paramount. The Plastics Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding) will support manufacturing operations by developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting injection molding processes to ensure consistent product quality and efficiency. This role is responsible for designing and implementing process improvements, supporting new product launches, collaborating with cross-functional teams on tooling and material selection, and providing technical expertise to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and enhance overall production performance.
Requirements
- Experience with injection molding processing, tooling and quality systems (ISO 9001, 13485, 1ATF)
- Customer communication, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills and root cause analysis
- Strong understanding of thermoplastics, mold design, and injection molding equipment, robotics and automation
Responsibilities
- Develop, document and optimize injection molding processes for new and existing products
- Work with customers on tooling changes, customer part specifications, validation protocols, CAPA implementation
- Implement, lead manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and increase efficiency, train and mentor techs and operators
- Monitor production performance metrics and drive continuous improvement including automation with robotic initiatives
- Troubleshoot molding issues (flash, short shots, burn marks, warp etc) and recommend corrective actions
- Coordinating sampling new products, PPAP's, Manufacturing and Quality
Benefits
- Paid Time Off including holidays and vacation
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 2 Health Plan Options – One with fully reimbursed deductible!
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Company provided group life insurance and AD&D
- Company provided short-term disability coverage
- Optional long-term disability coverage
- Employee Referral Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
