Molding Process Engineer

Molding Process Engineer

Location: Overland Park, KS 66212
Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 per year

Company Overview

Our client has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing for the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through technical research and development, a diverse and knowledgeable management team, and a dedicated workforce, the company continues to expand year after year. They provide full-service customer support — from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPEs, and TPOs — as well as specialized extrusion and compression molding technologies.

Position Summary

The Molding Process Engineer will play a key role in new product launches, mold sampling, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires hands-on experience in injection molding, a strong understanding of tooling and automation systems, and the ability to lead training and process development efforts across production teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Program Managers in launching new products by collaborating with Tool, Manifold, and Secondary Equipment Suppliers to ensure optimum performance.

• Sample new molds and materials, providing feedback, documentation, and improvement recommendations.

• Develop process sheets, water diagrams, and hot-runner diagrams for all assigned jobs.

• Create operator instructions for secondary and automated equipment.

• Optimize molding processes to improve efficiency, product quality, and scrap reduction.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., mistake-proofing, workflow optimization, cost reduction).

• Program robots and automation equipment; design and refine end-of-arm tooling.

• Configure work cells and layouts to maximize operational efficiency.

• Partner with the Tool Room and Maintenance teams to resolve tooling and equipment issues and maintain PM compliance.

• Support Process Technicians by resolving escalated processing challenges.

• Oversee and conduct training related to processes, robotics, and assembly equipment.

• Provide on-call support for off-shift production as needed.

• Use structured problem-solving tools (DOE, capability studies, A3P) to identify and eliminate process issues.

• Comply with all OSHA and internal safety procedures and maintain adherence to company policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on plastics processing experience, preferably in automotive injection molding.

• Technical degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong knowledge of molding parameters, tooling design, and mold flow analysis.

• Familiarity with standard quality and lean manufacturing practices.

• Proficient with computers and capable of reading tooling prints and process documentation.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid holidays and vacation

• Career growth and promotional opportunities

• Climate-controlled, clean manufacturing environment

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000