Process Engineer (Molding)

Job Posting Start Date 03-02-2026 Job Posting End Date 04-30-2026<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Job Summary</h2><p><b>General Purpose:</b><span> </span></p><p><span>This position is responsible for providing support to all injection molding operations, reducing scrap and set-up times, optimizing cycle times, and performing validations related to materials, presses, and molds as necessary, with a sharp focus on continuous improvement.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Principle Accountabilities</b><b><span>:</span></b></p><ul><li>Establish a robust process window for all injection molded components using Scientific Molding techniques along with Design for Experiments (DOE’s)Understand manufacturing and test equipment concepts, technologies and techniques</li><li>Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and utilization, and equipment layout</li><li>Coordinates maintenance and drive technical activities for cGMP compliant manufacturing improvement</li><li>Conduct process validation and optimization activities, including DOE (Design of Experiments) studies, process capability analysis, and root cause analysis, to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance process robustness.</li><li>Create and manage process documentation such as work instructions and set-up instructions</li><li>Develop new manufacturing equipment and processes; write equipment specifications.</li><li>Define equipment maintenance requirements, identify root-causes of equipment failures and develop hands-on maintenance skills.</li><li>Prepares technical writing including new Procedures, URS, Risk Assessments, Safety Assessments, and Functionality Tests</li><li>Work with other engineering stakeholders and customers on problem solving and continuous improvement to the design of equipment and products and may develop corrective and preventive action plans</li><li>May be involved in development and update of PFMEA for new products</li><li>May participate in control plan development</li><li>Write and update work instructions and other documents (e.g. specifications, procedures)</li><li>Examines and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.</li><li>Confers with production group concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.</li><li>Coordinates with customers to identify product specifications and design changes and responds to customer request.</li><li>Provides information for management recommendations from a technical and technical cost perspective.</li><li>Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.</li><li>Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The experience we’re looking to add to our team:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering</li><li>8&#43; years of hands-on experience in injection molding is required.</li><li>Troubleshoot molding / manufacturing processes to mitigate production defects</li><li>Must have excellent knowledge of injection molding presses (hydraulic and electric), molds, mold design and other related processing equipment such as hoppers/loaders, blenders, dryers, sprue pickers, hot runner systems etc.</li><li>Must have experience designing manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters.</li><li>Must have experience developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods.</li><li>Must have experience working with common molding grade plastics such as Polypropylene, Polycarbonate, ABS, Nylon etc.</li><li>RJG Master Molder Certification or equivalent preferred</li><li>Prior EOAT (End of Arm Tooling), six axis robot and programming experience preferred</li></ul><p></p><p>MF15</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>What you&#39;ll receive for the great work you provide:</b></p><ul><li>Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Short-term and Long-term Disability</li><li>Matching 401(k) Contributions</li><li>Vacation and Paid Sick Time</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)<h3></h3><h3></h3>$119,300.00 USD - $164,100.00 USD Annual<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><h2>Job Category</h2>Production Engineering<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Is Sponsorship Available?</p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).