Injection Molding Engineer

2 weeks ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States Activ8 Chicago Full time $75,000 - $85,000 per year

A global automotive parts manufacturer in the Lexington, KY area is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Engineer to support their operations. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of injection molding, plastics, or machine maintenance experience in automotive manufacturing setting, with the ability to provide training, troubleshooting, and process support to improve quality across company locations.

This is a full-time and direct-hire position, including medical/dental/vision/life insurances, 401k, and more.

Injection Molding Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Support various injection molding projects, including process development, equipment and materials selection, and training methods for technician.
  • Travel to other company locations to assist with process development, mold design, material specifications, and provide training to operators and technicians (~50% travel--two weeks on location at home facility, followed by two weeks traveling regionally to provide support at other locations)
  • Provide technical support for new and ongoing projects, collaborating cross-functionally with sales and equipment teams on tooling, materials, and process
  • Train newer injection molding and/or maintenance technicians (depending on candidate's area of expertise)
  • Implement and support various injection molding quality improvement projects, process development, and training methods for technicians
  • Develop robust technical training requirements for process technicians, including multiple skill levels and associated compensation
  • Enhance production capabilities and product quality, with an eye towards continuous improvement
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Injection Molding Engineer Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience in injection molding operations, preferably in an automotive or lean manufacturing environment
  • Able to travel up to 50% regionally to other company locations
  • KEYENCE PLC and controller knowledge is preferred
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and prior experience in a supervisory or training/mentoring role

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for more than 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food, Logistics, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of You to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable time frame, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75, $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Plastics injection molding: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Lexington, KY Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person



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