• South Bend, Indiana
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6 days ago

Job Description

Description:
Since 1968, Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) has been a proudly owner-operated leader in American-made innovation and quality. With over 100 presses across our four state-of-the-art facilities in MA, CT, PA, and IN, we’re committed to strengthening U.S manufacturing by delivering exceptional production, employment, and economic opportunities nationwide.

Join us at PMM, where tradition meets innovation, and community and customer service are one and the same.

Position Summary:
The Plastics Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding) will support manufacturing operations by developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting injection molding processes to ensure consistent product quality and efficiency. This role is responsible for designing and implementing process improvements, supporting new product launches, collaborating with cross-functional teams on tooling and material selection, and providing technical expertise to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and enhance overall production performance.

Essential Functions:
  • Develop, document and optimize injection molding processes for new and existing products.
  • Work with customers on tooling changes, customer part specifications, validation protocols, CAPA implementation.
  • Implement, lead manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and increase efficiency, train and mentor techs and operators.
  • Monitor production performance metrics and drive continuous improvement including automation with robotic initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot molding issues (flash, short shots, burn marks, warp etc) and recommend corrective actions.
  • Coordinating sampling new products, PPAP's, Manufacturing and Quality.

Required Experience:
  • Experience with injection molding processing, tooling and quality systems (ISO 9001, 13485, 1ATF).
  • Customer communication, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills and root cause analysis.
  • Strong understanding of thermoplastics, mold design, and injection molding equipment, robotics and automation.

Company Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off including holidays and vacation.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • 2 Health Plan Options – One with fully reimbursed deductible.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Company provided group life insurance and AD&D.
  • Company provided short-term disability coverage.
  • Optional long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee Referral Bonuses.

PMM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Job Type: Full-time.
Work Location: In person.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSouth Bend, Indiana

Skills

  • Automationunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systemsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Healthcare Reimbursementunmatched
  • ISO 9001unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Injection Moldingunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Mold Designunmatched
  • Molding Processesunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Plastic Injection Moldingunmatched
  • Plastics Manufacturingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)unmatched
  • Roboticsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Validation Planunmatched

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