Plastics Project Engineer

Matrix Tool, Inc. is a full-service custom manufacturing facility located in Fairview, PA. We specialize in designing and constructing high precision plastic and metal injection molds, as well as molding tight-tolerance and micro-components. We serve premier high-precision markets, including automotive, medical devices, AI data centers, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. We operate in a modern facility and employ approximately 140 staff members capable of offering solutions to our customer’s toughest tooling and molding challenges. See www.matrixtoolinc.com for additional information about the organization.

We are seeking a Plastics Project Engineer to coordinate tooling, mold design, equipment, and continuous improvement projects that support efficient production molding operations. Your primary focus will be on engineering-driven projects – such as customer-initiated product development, modifications, and R&D initiatives – with a heavy emphasis on CAD design and tool debug support tasks.

Primary duties:

• CAD Modifications: Execute mold design changes to optimize tooling and molded part quality.
• Data Management: Maintain mold designs in the company PDM (Product Data Management) system for revision and security control.
• Print Generation: Produce accurate assembly and build prints for Mold Repair, Changeover, and Tooling personnel to support ongoing customer needs.
• Tool Debug: Coordinate customer-driven debug and development activities to release molds into an approved production state.
• CAPA Execution: Lead improvement projects driven by corrective and / or preventive action initiatives that improve molded part quality and lessens production personnel burden.
• Program Management: Lead new and transfer tooling projects to release molds into an approved production state.
• Continuous Improvement: Manage facility and tooling improvement projects to eliminate manufacturing inefficiencies and quality defects.
• Client Interface: Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to manage engineering changes, communicate project milestones, and ensure production success.

Basic Qualifications:

Interested candidates should have a Plastics Engineering degree (or equivalent technical discipline) and 6-to-24 months of hands-on experience in a plastic injection molding environment. A solid familiarity with precision processing techniques, scientific molding practices, and equipment set-up/sampling procedures is required. Candidates should also have a strong grasp of CAD drafting and mold design principles; familiarity with SolidWorks is preferred. Essential skills include strong math proficiency, blueprint reading and advanced computer literacy. We seek a motivated professional with a take-charge attitude, a strong independent work ethic, excellent problem solving and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and capable of managing tight timelines to reliably meet production schedules in a dynamic, fast paced, systems-driven team environment.

Matrix Tool, Inc. provides a challenging, state-of-the art work environment alongside a highly competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health Care & Prescription Drug Insurance, Vision Care Insurance, Dental Care Insurance, Profit Sharing, 401(k), Life / Accidental Death Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Time, Paid Personal Time, Employee Assistance Plan, Deductible Reimbursement Plan, Cash Bonus Plan, Bereavement Leave Plan and Jury Duty Benefit.

Candidates should apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to us at hr@matrixtoolinc.com

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Plastics injection molding: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person