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The ideal candidate takes a scientific approach to molding, enjoys solving complex problems on the production floor, and focuses on identifying root causes rather than temporary fixes.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop, validate, and optimize injection molding processes using scientific molding principles.\nLead new mold trials, sampling, qualification, and production launches.\nEstablish and maintain robust process windows based on materials, molds, and equipment capabilities.\nTroubleshoot molding defects including short shots, flash, burns, splay, warpage, sink, voids, weld lines, and dimensional variation.\nIdentify root causes related to equipment, molds, materials, methods, and processing conditions.\nOptimize cycle times, scrap, startup waste, downtime, and overall process efficiency.\nDevelop and maintain process documentation, setup sheets, troubleshooting guides, and standard work.\nSupport PFMEAs, control plans, capability studies, DOE, corrective actions, and process validations.\nAnalyze production and process data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.\nPartner with Production, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, Materials, and Automation teams.\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to Process Technicians and other manufacturing personnel.\nQualifications\n3–5+ years of injection molding process engineering or process development experience.\nDegree in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; equivalent hands-on experience considered.\nStrong knowledge of thermoplastic materials, mold construction, cooling systems, hot runners, material handling, and auxiliary equipment.\nExperience with hydraulic, electric, or hybrid injection molding equipment.\nStrong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to interpret drawings, specifications, tolerances, and process data.\nComfortable working hands-on in a production environment.\nPreferred Experience\nScientific molding training through RJG, Paulson, AIM Institute, or similar.\nBlow molding experience.\nRJG eDART or cavity-pressure monitoring.\nExperience in medical device, aerospace, automotive, or other regulated manufacturing.\nExperience with DOE, Gage R&R, capability studies, or process validation.\nAutomation, robotics, vision systems, Lean, or Six Sigma experience.\n\nA bit about us:\n-\n\nOur client is a growing, and industry leading manufacturing company focused on providing dynamic products to a variety of industries!\n\nWhy join us?\n-\n\nMedical\nDental\nVision\n401K\nPTO\n\n#manufacturing #six-sigma #injection-molding #process-engineering #process-improvement #iso-9001 #continuous-improvement #lean-manufacturing #manufacturing-engineering #material-science #supply-chain-management #process-engineer #industrial-engineering #iq #oq #pq #tier2","company":"Leoforce","rawCompany":"leoforce","city":"Lynchburg","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-04T11:10:59.204Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"333511","title":"Industrial Mold Manufacturing","slug":"industrial-mold-manufacturing"},{"code":"326121","title":"Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing","slug":"unlaminated-plastics-profile-shape-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Experience: Mid Level\nSalary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year\n\nJob Details\n-\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking a hands-on Process Engineer with strong injection molding experience to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot molding processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\n\nThis role will have significant impact on process stability, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, and new mold/product launches. 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