Molding Manager

Molding Process Manager

Overview
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Injection Molding Process Manager / Technical Lead to drive process excellence, optimize production performance, and lead technical initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex molding challenges, improving efficiency, and mentoring teams to deliver consistent, high-quality results. You'll play a critical role in shaping processes, supporting new product launches, and ensuring safe, stable, and repeatable production across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and monitor injection molding processes to ensure part quality, cycle time efficiency, and process stability
• Establish and document robust process parameters using scientific molding principles
• Troubleshoot molding defects and process variation using structured root cause analysis
• Estimate cycle times and evaluate process capabilities to support production planning and cost analysis
• Lead mold sampling, qualification, and validation for new and existing tooling
• Provide technical input on mold design, including gating, venting, cooling, and part ejection
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and maintenance teams
• Support new product launches by developing scalable, repeatable molding processes
• Recommend tooling or process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and mold life
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to technicians, leads, and production staff
• Develop training materials and processing standards to elevate team capabilities
• Supervise team leads and support performance management and employee development
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and stop production when risks are identified
• Stay current on advancements in molding technologies, materials, and equipment