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Process Engineer, Injection Molding & Automation

Onsite · Phoenix, Arizona
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

You will own automated assembly and plastic injection molding processes across multiple product lines. Working hands-on with injection molding equipment and tooling, you will drive quality, efficiency, and production performance. You will join a stable organization investing in long-term employee development with strong benefits. This role offers significant growth opportunity within a supportive manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do10

  • 1Support automated assembly and plastic injection molding operations across multiple product lines.
  • 2Work hands-on with injection molding equipment, tooling, and related manufacturing systems to optimize performance.
  • 3Develop, refine, and document manufacturing processes to improve product quality and production efficiency.
  • 4Apply process engineering principles to troubleshoot molding and assembly issues and implement robust solutions.
  • 5Use Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to identify waste, reduce variation, and drive continuous improvement.
  • 6Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, production, and quality for new product introduction and process development.
  • 7Create, update, and maintain work instructions and standard operating procedures.
  • 8Support automation initiatives by evaluating and improving automated assembly processes and equipment.
  • 9Monitor production performance, analyze data, and implement process improvements to enhance throughput and reduce scrap.
  • 10Contribute to tooling design reviews and improvements to enhance mold performance, part quality, and tool life.

Requirements10

  • 13+ years of plastic injection mold processing experience.
  • 23+ years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3Hands-on experience with injection molding setup, optimization, and troubleshooting.
  • 4Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to automated assembly and production.
  • 5Ability to develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes for improved quality and efficiency.
  • 6Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • 7Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing practices.
  • 8Exposure to Six Sigma tools and concepts.
  • 9Ability to create and maintain work instructions and process documentation.
  • 10Strong mechanical engineering aptitude related to tooling, equipment, and manufacturing systems.

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPhoenix, Arizona

Required Skills

injection moldinglean manufacturingsix sigmaautomationprocess improvement
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