Essential Job Functions: • Develops expertise in manufacturing processes. Understands process capabilities through data analysis and in depth understanding of the products. • Analyzes and optimizes production processes to ensure safety while maximizing overall equipment effectiveness in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels. • Provides technical support in the injection molding department. o Troubleshooting ability of existing tools o Assure all new jobs are production ready before the start of production. o Performs material and tooling modification samples. o Implements and may conduct training of Process Technicians. • Provide cycle time/ press tonnage requirements in the quote process, makes recommendations for tooling modifications. • Establishes, optimizes, and troubleshoots molding processes. • Performs new mold sample using Scientific Molding Methods • Performs material evaluations and trials. • Identifies and implements cost reductions. • Provides technical information and assistance in maintaining production machines and equipment. • Assists with training and mentoring molding support staff. • Monitor's performance of equipment, machines and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields, or product quality. • Interfaces with Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering to solve problems, improve manufacturability, and implement continual improvement. • Performs other job-related and department-related duties as assigned. • None • Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform at this level. • Must have hands-on technical experience in injection molding, processes, development, sampling, and documentation of injection molding processes. • At least three years shop floor experience in an injection molding environment or at least minimum 8 years injection molding experience with 5 years as a Process Engineer. • Experience with assembly lines and developing process documentation. • Technical experience with process controls and scientific molding required. • Experience in high volume and cross functional manufacturing teams. • Ability to read and understand blueprints required. • Experience with CAD desired. • Experience Must have prior mold setting experience. • Must be capable of following disciplines and company procedures and practices. Must possess basic engineering skills. Have knowledge of machinery and equipment as utilized by the company. • Must possess a working knowledge of molding and processing skills. Work under frequent exposure to very tight timeframes and deadlines. Overtime as necessary to complete tasks. • Must possess an understanding of engineering blueprints and tolerance criteria. Must be capable of using metrology and measuring equipment. • Must be well organized and able to uphold safety rules and regulations. • Ability to stand for long periods of time. • Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds. • Standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling. • Possibility of exposure to noise, uncontrolled temperatures, and chemicals.