Injection Molding Tooling Process Lead Engineer

A day in the life — Monette, AR

You kick off the morning scanning ERP dashboards and production metrics. A spike in scrap triggers a structured root cause analysis; by noon, you’ve validated corrective actions and aligned cross-functional partners on the path forward. The afternoon shifts to design-for-manufacturability reviews—translating product concepts into robust, repeatable molding processes. You close the day by mentoring junior engineers on best practices and exploring a promising new molding technology to pilot next quarter.

What you'll own

• Designing, developing, and tuning injection molding processes to drive efficiency, quality, and cost improvement.
• Leading rigorous root cause investigations and implementing durable corrective and preventive actions.
• Partnering with design, quality, and operations to ensure parts are manufacturable and meet all specifications.
• Driving projects for process improvements, equipment upgrades, and the introduction of new molding technologies.
• Coaching and upskilling junior engineers and production teams on technical standards and methods.
• Monitoring KPIs and deploying strategies to lift throughput, yield, and first-pass quality.
• Staying on top of industry advances in materials, tooling, and molding equipment.

What you'll bring

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering with a deep focus on injection molding.
• Expert knowledge of molding processes, materials, tooling, and press/auxiliary equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD and related engineering tools.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on mindset.
• Clear, collaborative communication skills and effectiveness in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma; formal certification is a plus.

Hands-on strengths

• Mixing
• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Injection Molding Experience
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

Tech you'll touch

• ERP Software
• CAD and engineering analysis tools

Location

This role is based in Monette, AR.