Injection Molding Engineer

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Blue Signal SearchSenior Executive Recruiter | Construction, IT, Engineering and Manufacturing | About the CompanyA leading U.S. manufacturer of precision plastic components is looking for a senior-level Injection Molding Engineer to join its team. The company specializes in low-volume, high-complexity parts for the aerospace, defense, and medical sectors, with a focus on tight tolerances and engineered materials.This is a newly created role due to growth, offering a unique opportunity to make a strategic impact across tooling, molding, and production.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and optimize injection molding processes for tight-tolerance, short-run productionDrive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non-conformancesCollaborate with toolroom, mold design, and shop floor teams to align on process decisionsEnhance documentation and input accurate process data into the ERP systemGuide in-house mold design/build and support tooling improvementsApply deep materials knowledge (thermoplastics/thermosets)Requirements10 plus years of injection molding experience in tight-tolerance environmentsExpertise with 30 to 100 ton horizontal presses (Arburg experience preferred)Background in low-volume, high-precision work (500 to 2,000 pieces per run)Experience in aerospace, medical, automotive, or other specification-driven industriesFamiliar with in-house tooling environments and cross-departmental collaborationStrong understanding of ERP systems, documentation, and lean processesPreferredMaster Molder certification (RJG I/II)Experience with both thermoplastics and thermosetsEngineering degree preferred (but not required with extensive experience)40 plus Arburg horizontal machines, 30 to 100 tonsPrecision molding down to plus or minus 0.001 inches or tighter300,000 plus square feet plant with new expansion underway350 plus employees and growingIndividual contributors are encouraged to drive change and own resultsCompensationFlexible base salary for the right fit.Annual discretionary bonusFull benefitsRelocation assistance availableAbout Blue Signal:Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high-performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJSeniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Industries ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Blue Signal Search by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Mechanical Engineer” roles. Wheeling, IL $90,000.00-$105,000.00 1 week agoItasca, IL $90,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks agoGreater Chicago Area $95,000.00-$115,000.00 3 weeks agoNorthbrook, IL $83,000.00-$114,000.00 3 weeks agoWheeling, IL $80,000.00-$125,000.00 1 week agoNorthbrook, IL $79,075.00-$105,433.00 1 week agoGreater Chicago Area $99,461.00-$128,329.00 5 days agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr