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US Conec

Injection Molding Process Engineer

US Conec, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102

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US Conec, Ltd.

Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.

USConec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At USConec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.

Injection Molding Process Engineer Overview US Conec is seeking a skilled Injection Molding Process Engineer to join our Fort Worth team. In this role, you’ll lead and optimize injection molding operations, develop and maintain support infrastructure, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You’ll serve as the technical expert for molding systems and equipment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production.

Responsibilities

Develop and test machinery and equipment under the direction of engineering staff

Serve as the technical expert for injection molding support infrastructure including pumps, filters, chillers, evaporative coolers, piping systems, heat transfer, air quality, compressed air, and electrical systems

Act as a safety leader for all aspects of injection molding operations and general industrial practices

Diagnose tooling, processing, or equipment issues by inspecting molded parts and applying root cause analysis

Create procedures and protocols for reacting to machine alarms and press alerts

Stay with test runs or new tool startups unless redirected by high‑priority production needs

Develop standardized processes for:

Process adjustments

New tool introduction

Test runs

Molding procedures

Machine conversions

Standardize communication expectations including startup notifications and issue tracking

Collaborate with shift leads to determine production priorities and scheduling

Must Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Experience with lot number traceability, engineering‑grade resins, and specification‑driven processes

Expertise in injection molding equipment including specifying, upgrading, repairing, and maintaining systems

Ability to develop and implement preventative maintenance (PM) programs

Deep knowledge of auxiliary equipment such as mold water/oil heaters, hot manifold systems, screws, barrels, ceramic barrel heater bands, material drying and conveying systems, and dew‑point meters

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

Safety‑first mindset and collaborative approach

What We Offer

Competitive base salary with performance‑based bonus potential

4 weeks of PTO to relax and recharge

Health, dental, and vision plans to support you and your family

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match and planning resources

A collaborative, team‑based culture focused on innovation and quality

Paid holidays and employee recognition programs

Opportunities to work with advanced molding technologies and infrastructure systems

STEM outreach and community engagement initiatives

Join US Conec today and be part of a team that values each other, promotes innovation and growth, and strives to exceed customer expectations in everything we do.

US Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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