Process Engineer, Molding

POSITION: PROCESS ENGINEER

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

CREATED: SEPTEMBER 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:

The Engineering Solutions team consists of a cross-functional group of engineers who support new product development & commercialization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.  The team executes new product development by following a robust and flexible Stage Gate process. Operational excellence is achieved by striving for best in class practices and seeking opportunity for continuous improvement in all that we do.  The Process Engineer on this team is versatile in day-to-day project support at the press, knowledgeable in process as a leader for production counterparts, and resourceful in their willingness to tackle any growth enabling projects that the business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•    New and existing mold qualification using scientific molding principles

•    Support manufacturing facilities with process and process versus machine/mold related issues 

•    Deliver and hand off production ready molds and processes to Somerset, NJ manufacturing site.

•    Perform alternative resin qualifications & provide data driven reporting on feasibility of implementation

•    Perform design of experiments & SIM studies including cavity balance, pack/hold studies, rheology curves and clamp tonnage scans

•    Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

•    Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians, operators and other molding personnel.

•    Support Manufacturing Operations with continuous improvement and process optimization programs as assigned by the Director of Engineering. i.e. Process optimization/part containment/equipment upgrades/skill assessment reviews of technical positions/On-going mold PM monitoring.

•    Assist manufacturing sites with process control and process development training.

•    Drive continuous improvement “In Control & Capable” process monitoring efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAVEL:  

•    7 yrs. of hands-on experience in process engineering (preferably in a high volume, high cavitation molding environment)

•    BS or BSAS Engineering Degree. Disciplines of Plastics, Mechanical or Chemical are preferred.

•    Strong and diverse technical background in injection molding processing.

•    Experience with Stack Molds preferred

•    Caps/Closures experience ideal with medical and packaging molding secondary

•    Experience with Systematic Molding. Ex: RJG, John Bozelli, AIM

•    Experience with hot runner systems (Husky, Manner, Mold Master), hot tip & valve gated

•    Demonstrated superior communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills.

•    Excellent computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

•    Demonstrates ability to think out of the box and recommend options.

•    Demonstrate teamwork in a cross-functional environment

•    Proven ability to develop, train & mentor process technicians

•    <25% domestic travel. Mainly to other MRP sites as needed.

•    Must be local to MRP manufacturing site in Somerset, NJ.

•    It may be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds