Job Title
Manufacturing Engineer – PEEK Injection Molding
Department
Manufacturing
Reports To
Managing Director - Robert Sheets
About Us
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*Be a part of the Odin team, an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered polymer and elastomer solutions. Utilizing the most advanced material compounds, manufacturing processes, and engineering expertise, OHI develops custom shapes, sealing systems, and components to satisfy even the most complex applications. Focusing on several service markets, such as Space Industry, Oil &Gas, Nuclear, Chemical Processing, Power Generation, and Semiconductor, our customers rely on OHI’s material, design, and manufacturing support for their critical polymer applications.*
Job description
- You will be expected to send us a 1-2 minute video about why you are a great candidate.
- We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with deep PEEK injection molding experience who can both:
- Develop and optimize high-performance polymer molding processes
- Provide technical input and cost modeling for quoting new PEEK programs
- This role bridges Engineering, Tooling, Production, and Sales. The right candidate understands processing, tooling design, and the financial drivers behind successful quoting.
Qualifications and skills required:
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required) - in ANY Engineering or Engineering Technology
- 5+ years injection molding experience.
- Proficient in CAD (Solidworks preferred)
- Mechanically / electrically inclined - Someone who has worked on cars, equipment, or has the ability to fix things is preferred.
- Programming experience is preferred. We automate designs, experience in something like java script or visual basics is preferred.
- Direct production experience processing PEEK.
- Demonstrated experience quoting molded components or building cost models.
- Strong understanding of:
- High-temperature barrel systems
- Mold thermal control
- Scientific molding principles
- Tight tolerance molding
- Ability to interpret mold flow results and apply them to cost assumptions.
Other Attributes:
- Attitude and personality: Candidates must show a willingness to learn on and off the job with a desire for continual improvement of themselves and their workplace. The candidate must show good attention to detail as well as a strong ability to follow written and verbal instructions. We need HIGH energy candidates.
- Mathematics: The candidate must know how to use a scientific calculator, understand addition, subtraction, multiplication, trigonometry, and some basic algebra. Manufacturing, Technician, Production, Assembly, CNC, Shipping, Receiving.
- Physical: You must be able to lift 45lbs to chest level. You must be prepared to stand during work hours. Manufacturing, Technician, Production, Assembly, CNC, Shipping, Receiving.
- Problem solving: The candidate must be prepared to solve problems with the help of shop leadership. Good communication skills are necessary. Manufacturing, Technician, Production, Assembly, CNC, Shipping, Receiving.
- Computer skills: A basic ability to use Windows computers or menu driven operating systems must be demonstrated.
- Cad/Cam: Solidworks, autodesk inventor or fusion 360 experience required, 2+ years experience in cad - will be tested to ensure knowledge of software
- Computer: You must know how to use spreadsheets and have some knowledge on logic and basic programing of any system.
- Troubleshooting: you will be asked to demonstrate an ability to troubleshoot electromechanical/hydraulic systems.
Responsibilities:
1. PEEK Injection Molding Process Engineering
- Develop, validate, and optimize injection molding processes for PEEK.
- Establish stable process windows including:
- Melt temperature control (360–400°C range)
- Mold temperature strategy (crystallinity control)
- Injection velocity profiling
- Pack/hold optimization
- Cooling and cycle time modeling
- Conduct DOE studies and drive Cp/Cpk improvement.
- Manage proper resin drying and contamination control protocols.
- Support mold trials (T0–T2) and production launch readiness.
2. Tooling Design Guidance (DFM Leadership)
- Provide structured DFM feedback on:
- Wall thickness uniformity
- Gate location & sizing
- Venting for high-temp materials
- Shrink rate prediction
- Warpage mitigation
- Flow length-to-thickness ratio
- Review and approve mold designs before release.
- Advise on:
- Tool steel selection for high heat loads
- Mold temperature control systems
- Hot runner compatibility for PEEK
- Ejection design for high crystallinity parts
- Interpret mold flow simulations and validate assumptions.
3. Quoting & Technical Cost Modeling
- Evaluate new PEEK part opportunities for manufacturability and risk.
- Develop technical cost models including:
- Estimated cycle time
- Machine size requirements
- Material consumption & runner waste
- Expected scrap rate
- Secondary operations (machining, annealing, inspection, assembly)
- Tooling complexity and cavitation strategy
- Provide gate location and tooling concept recommendations during the quoting phase.
- Assess part geometry risks that affect cycle time or dimensional stability.
- Partner with Sales to ensure quotes are:
- Technically feasible
- Margin-protective
- Based on realistic process assumptions
- Identify when parts should be molded vs. machined from PEEK stock.
- Participate in customer technical reviews when needed.
4. Process Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Lead root cause analysis for molding defects:
- Voids
- Warp
- Incomplete fill
- Flash
- Crystallinity variation
- Reduce scrap and improve first-pass yield.
- Standardize best-known process parameters.
- Improve OEE through cycle time and downtime reduction.
Notes:
- Job Type: Full-time - 08:00-16:30
- Salary: Industry Standards
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Bryan, TX 77808: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
