Injection Molding Tooling Process Lead Engineer

Job Description

A day in the life --- Monette, AR
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You kick off the morning scanning ERP dashboards and production metrics. A spike in scrap triggers a structured root cause analysis; by noon, you've validated corrective actions and aligned cross-functional partners on the path forward. The afternoon shifts to design-for-manufacturability reviews---translating product concepts into robust, repeatable molding processes. You close the day by mentoring junior engineers on best practices and exploring a promising new molding technology to pilot next quarter.

### What you'll own

* Designing, developing, and tuning injection molding processes to drive efficiency, quality, and cost improvement.
* Leading rigorous root cause investigations and implementing durable corrective and preventive actions.
* Partnering with design, quality, and operations to ensure parts are manufacturable and meet all specifications.
* Driving projects for process improvements, equipment upgrades, and the introduction of new molding technologies.
* Coaching and upskilling junior engineers and production teams on technical standards and methods.
* Monitoring KPIs and deploying strategies to lift throughput, yield, and first-pass quality.
* Staying on top of industry advances in materials, tooling, and molding equipment.

### What you'll bring

* BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
* 5+ years in manufacturing engineering with a deep focus on injection molding.
* Expert knowledge of molding processes, materials, tooling, and press/auxiliary equipment.
* Proficiency with CAD and related engineering tools.
* Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on mindset.
* Clear, collaborative communication skills and effectiveness in cross-functional teams.
* Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma; formal certification is a plus.

### Hands-on strengths

* Mixing
* Plastic Extrusion Experience
* Injection Molding Experience
* Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

### Tech you'll touch

* ERP Software
* CAD and engineering analysis tools

### Location

This role is based in Monette, AR.