Consolidated Machine & Tool
Process Engineer - Plastic Injection Molding
PM Mold - Schaumburg, IL - Full Time
Company Information
PM Mold Company is a vertically integrated manufacturer specializing in custom plastic injection molded parts and custom molds offering comprehensive services from product design to final shipment. PM Mold serves various industries, including automotive, appliances, military, aerospace, electrical, consumer goods, and agriculture.
Position Summary
The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing and developing injection molding processes in a fast-paced, ISO-certified manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role is critical to ensuring production efficiency, quality compliance, and minimal downtime through process improvements and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, technical expertise with injection molding equipment, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to make a measurable impact within a growing company that serves a wide range of industries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize injection molding processes for both new and existing products
- Set up, start up, and validate injection molding machines and related auxiliary equipment
- Analyze and resolve process issues such as scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, and defect mitigation
- Collaborate with tooling engineers, quality assurance, and production teams to ensure efficient manufacturing
- Maintain accurate and detailed process documentation and standard operating procedures
- Assist with mold trials, Design of Experiments (DOE), and capability studies
- Train operators and technicians on best practices for molding processes
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations
- Work independently to troubleshoot and improve process performance
Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in injection molding process engineering
- Proficient with injection molding machines such as Arburg, Engel, Husky, Milacron, etc.
- Solid knowledge of thermoplastic materials, mold design, and processing parameters
- Familiarity with scientific molding principles and tools such as RJG or Decoupled Molding (preferred)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Proficient in basic math and mechanically inclined
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
We are a drug-free workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
