As a Junior Process Materials Engineer specializing in overmolding at Tempel, you will play a crucial role in optimizing overmolding processes and materials to enhance product quality, performance, and reliability. Reporting directly to the Director of Tool Engineering, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions that meet customer requirements and drive operational excellence in the overmolding department.

This role has the flexibility to work remotely if the candidate is willing to travel to Chicago 1-2 times a month.

• Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to develop and optimize overmolding processes for electrical steel laminations, ensuring compatibility with various substrates and achieving desired mechanical and electrical properties.
• Assist in the selection and qualification of overmolding materials, including thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers, conducting material characterization, and testing to evaluate performance and suitability for specific applications.
• Support the design and development of overmolding tooling and fixtures, working closely with tooling engineers to optimize mold design, cavity geometry, and process parameters for maximum efficiency and quality.
• Conduct process validation and optimization activities, including DOE (Design of Experiments) studies, process capability analysis, and root cause analysis, to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance process robustness.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to production teams, assisting in the resolution of process-related issues, quality deviations, and non-conformances in the overmolding department.
• Act as a subject matter expert capable of assisting customers with design and engineering concerns on overmolding projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in materials engineering, process engineering, or a related field, with a focus on overmolding processes and materials.
• Solid understanding of overmolding principles, including material selection, mold design, injection molding processes, and process optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, including their properties, processing characteristics, and performance considerations in overmolding applications.
• Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools for mold design and analysis is advantageous.

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran's status.