Scnteam
Manufacturing Engineer – Injection Molding
Scnteam, Nicholasville, Kentucky, United States, 40356
The Manufacturing Engineer – Injection Molding is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining injection molding processes to support high-volume automotive production. This role requires a hands-on, creative engineer who can bridge molded substrate performance with downstream coating quality, ensuring Class A surfaces, robust processes, and cost-effective manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes (press setup, tooling, parameters, material flow, defect reduction)
Lead root cause analysis for molding and coating defects (warp, sink, flash, short shots, adhesion loss, runs, fisheyes)
Support new product launches using APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP
Collaborate with Quality and Production to improve FPY, scrap, cycle time, and OEE
Establish and maintain process documentation and standard work
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools
Specify and support equipment, tooling, and automation for molding and coating operations
Partner with suppliers on resins, coatings, and process improvements
Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949) and EHS requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in automotive injection molding
Strong understanding of process controls, SPC, and structured problem solving
Experience working in high-volume automotive manufacturing environments
Preferred Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
Experience supporting OEM or Tier 1 automotive customers
Key Competencies
Creative, solutions-oriented mindset
Strong shop-floor presence and technical ownership
Cross-functional collaboration
Data-driven decision making
Clear communication and documentation skills
What Success Looks Like
Stable injection molding processes feeding consistent coating quality
Reduced scrap, rework, and cosmetic defects
Robust, repeatable processes ready for scale and launch
Improved customer quality and production performance
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Key Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes (press setup, tooling, parameters, material flow, defect reduction)
Lead root cause analysis for molding and coating defects (warp, sink, flash, short shots, adhesion loss, runs, fisheyes)
Support new product launches using APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP
Collaborate with Quality and Production to improve FPY, scrap, cycle time, and OEE
Establish and maintain process documentation and standard work
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools
Specify and support equipment, tooling, and automation for molding and coating operations
Partner with suppliers on resins, coatings, and process improvements
Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949) and EHS requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in automotive injection molding
Strong understanding of process controls, SPC, and structured problem solving
Experience working in high-volume automotive manufacturing environments
Preferred Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
Experience supporting OEM or Tier 1 automotive customers
Key Competencies
Creative, solutions-oriented mindset
Strong shop-floor presence and technical ownership
Cross-functional collaboration
Data-driven decision making
Clear communication and documentation skills
What Success Looks Like
Stable injection molding processes feeding consistent coating quality
Reduced scrap, rework, and cosmetic defects
Robust, repeatable processes ready for scale and launch
Improved customer quality and production performance
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