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Volt is immediately hiring for Molding Process Engineer in Buffalo Grove, IL
As a Molding Process Engineer, you will:
- Support daily injection molding operations with a focus on improving efficiency and minimizing scrap
- Optimize cycle times, reduce setup times, and ensure consistent process performance
- Establish and validate robust process windows using scientific molding techniques and Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Analyze production workflows, equipment layout, and space utilization for enhanced manufacturing performance
- Lead process validation, capability studies, and root cause investigations to improve product quality and reliability
- Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including work instructions and setup procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions
- Assist in designing new manufacturing processes and specifying equipment requirements
- Troubleshoot molding equipment and processes, identifying failure points and implementing solutions
- Support GMP-compliant manufacturing activities and maintain process integrity
- Participate in PFMEA, control plans, and risk assessments for new and existing products
- Provide technical input for product design, tooling, and production planning
This is a full time, direct hire opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding.
- Strong troubleshooting skills related to molding processes and production defects.
- In-depth knowledge of injection molding machines (hydraulic and electric) and supporting equipment.
- Experience working with materials such as Polypropylene, ABS, Polycarbonate, and Nylon.
- Proven ability to develop and improve manufacturing processes within timeline and cost constraints.
- Experience in process validation, DOE, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- RJG Master Molder Certification (or equivalent).
- Experience with End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT), robotics, and programming (6-axis robots).
- Familiarity with medical or cGMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience with PFMEA and control plan development.
Pay Rate: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour
Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email [email protected] or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
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Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
