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Intellectt Inc

Injection Molding Engineer

Intellectt Inc, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Job Title: Injection Molding Process Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

We are seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Engineer to support and optimize injection molding operations. This role will focus on reducing scrap, improving cycle times, driving process efficiency, and executing validation activities related to materials, presses, and molds—all within a continuous improvement environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and establish robust process windows for injection molded components using Scientific Molding and Design of Experiments (DOE)

Troubleshoot molding and manufacturing processes to prevent product defects and downtime

Optimize cycle times, changeovers, and setup times to improve manufacturing efficiency

Apply technical knowledge of molding equipment including hydraulic/electric presses, molds, hot runner systems, dryers, loaders, sprue pickers, and blenders

Perform process validations including capability analysis, MSA, and optimization studies

Create and maintain technical documentation including work instructions, setup sheets, operating procedures, and functional tests

Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Root Cause Analysis, and cGMP practices

Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Participate in PFMEA, control plan development, and product design reviews

Specify, procure, and support installation of new manufacturing equipment and tooling

Design workspace and equipment layouts for maximum efficiency

Qualifications

5+ years of hands‑on injection molding process engineering experience (required)

Strong working knowledge of molding‑grade plastics including PP, PC, ABS, Nylon, etc.

Experience with hydraulic & electric molding machines and related tooling equipment

Proficient in Scientific Molding methodologies

RJG Master Molder Certification (preferred)

Experience with EOAT and 6‑axis robot programming (preferred)

Understanding of statistical analysis for process improvement

Experience working in regulated manufacturing, ideally cGMP or medical device environments

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Contract

Industries Electrical Equipment Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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