Senior Plastics Tooling and Process Development Engineer

Role details

Join us to raise the bar in precision molding -------------------------------------------------

Our team in Monette, AR is advancing how high-volume plastic parts are designed, tooled, and produced. We’re looking for a senior engineer who transforms great designs into scalable, stable injection molding processes—improving quality, accelerating throughput, and reducing total cost.

Role snapshot

• Own end-to-end process development for injection molding from concept through ramp.
• Champion manufacturability and quality by partnering across design, operations, and quality.
• Lead initiatives that modernize equipment and introduce new technologies.

Impact areas

• Design, develop, and optimize molding parameters to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Diagnose issues using structured problem-solving and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to confirm parts are manufacturable and compliant to standards.
• Run projects to upgrade tooling, presses, auxiliaries, and automation.
• Mentor junior engineers and production staff on technical best practices.
• Track production metrics and deploy improvement strategies to elevate productivity and quality.
• Continuously scan industry trends in materials, tooling, and molding technology.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5\+ years of manufacturing engineering experience focused on injection molding.
• Deep understanding of molding processes, materials, tooling, and equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD and engineering toolsets.
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal effectiveness.

Preferred methodologies

• Lean Manufacturing exposure
• Six Sigma experience or certification (plus)

Proficiencies we value

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

Tools and systems

• ERP Software
• CAD and related analysis tools

Where you'll work

Monette, AR