Automation and Process Engineering Manager

You will lead all aspects of injection molding process development, automation technologies, and manufacturing engineering. This role manages a team of 6-7 engineers and technicians and is responsible for optimizing production processes, integrating and maintaining automation systems-including newly installed robotics-and ensuring successful launch and lifecycle support of customer programs.

Client Details

The company is a precision injection molding manufacturer serving medical, industrial, defense, and automotive markets. The company provides plastics engineering, tooling, automation, quality assurance, molding, assembly, and advanced secondary operations including laser welding, machining, and decorating

Description

Process Engineering & Injection Molding

• Oversee injection molding process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Provide hands-on expertise in plastics processing to ensure stable and efficient molding performance.
• Partner with tooling and quality engineering to drive design‑for‑manufacturability improvements and process robustness.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and develop a team of 6-7 process, manufacturing, and automation engineers/technicians.
• Establish clear goals, technical development plans, and accountability for performance, safety, and quality.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance engineering culture.

Program & Project Management

• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (tooling, operations, sales, quality) to ensure smooth launch of new or transferred programs.
• Lead APQP activities, documentation, validation, and compliance workflows.
• Create project plans, manage timelines, mitigate risks, and report progress to leadership.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Drive productivity, scrap reduction, cycle time improvement, and equipment uptime initiatives.
• Implement and sustain Lean/CI methodologies.
• Support ISO 13485-compliant processes for medical molding environments

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, or related).
• 7+ years of experience in injection molding and plastics processing; deep hands-on troubleshooting capability.
• Proven experience working with or managing industrial automation and robotics systems.
• Leadership experience managing technical teams (5+ personnel).
• Strong skills in process optimization, project management, and technical problem-solving.
• Experience with CAD, ERP systems, and engineering documentation.

Job Offer

• Salary: $110,000 - $130,000
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
• Paid Vacation time
• 401k with company match available

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