PLASTIC PROCESS ENGINEER - Injection & Blow Molding
On-site · Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Plastic Process Engineer responsible for developing, optimizing, validating, and sustaining injection molding and blow molding manufacturing processes. Develop and optimize molding processes for new and existing products; establish process parameters for repeatable operations; conduct IQ/OQ/PQ validations and process capability studies; implement scientific molding principles and process controls; collaborate with tooling engineers to improve mold performance, cycle times, and product quality; troubleshoot molding defects and lead CAPA activities; perform DOE studies to optimize processing conditions; support mold trials, resin qualifications, and new product launches; analyze production data to reduce scrap and improve productivity; train technicians and operators on process standards and best practices. Must have strong understanding of injection molding, molding principles, and related equipment; proficient in English communication; willing to work long hours with possible weekend work.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Plastics, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 3–10 years of injection molding and/or blow molding experience
- Scientific Molding certification preferred
- Solid understanding of molding principles including material selection, mold design, and injection molding processes
- Strong communication, problem solving, time management, collaboration, and attention to detail
- Experience with injection molding equipment and robotics
- Proficiency with MS PowerPoint / Excel
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