Injection Molding Process Engineer

Humanscale - Piscataway, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Piscataway, NJ

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Injection Molding Process Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing equipment and processes to produce high-quality injection molded products. This position involves coordinating molding efforts on new program launches, revising manufacturing processes, and assisting with problem-solving and continuous improvements. The engineer will also mentor and train other personnel in injection molding, while documenting and presenting findings to management.

Responsibilities

• Develop new processes and assess existing ones to improve product quality and productivity.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians and operators.
• Maintain clear and understandable process documentation for all employees.
• Offer technical support to improve yield, throughput, and part quality.
• Start-up, operate, and shut down process-related equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot current production issues and develop new processes.
• Collaborate with equipment and material vendors to resolve issues.
• Monitor injection molds and recommend refurbishment based on production factors.
• Interact with customers to resolve issues and provide project updates.
• Implement technical solutions using statistical methodologies to meet customer expectations.
• Support facility and manufacturing safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of practical work experience in an Injection Molding Operation.
• Strong technical background in injection molding processing, tooling, equipment, materials, and quality.
• Self-starter with high self-motivation and ability to work with little direction.
• Ability to manage multiple start-up projects.
• Superior communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and recommend options.
• Ability to lead others, including indirect supervision of process technicians.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish/English.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits
• Medical Discounts
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
• Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• 401k matching
• Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and 10 holidays)