Injection Moulding Process Engineer

Injection Molding Process Engineer

An Injection Molding Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting

maintaining molding processes to ensure efficient production, high product quality and minimal waste.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with process leadership.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, operate, and monitor injection molding machines to produce plastic components

according to technical specifications and quality standards.

• Perform mold installation, mold changes, and machine adjustments to ensure smooth production

operations.

• Troubleshoot molding issues such as flashing, short shots, burn marks, sink marks, and warpage,

and implement corrective actions.

• Optimize machine parameters to achieve consistent product quality, efficient cycle time, and

minimal material waste.

• Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of molds, machines, and auxiliary

equipment.

• To support new product development or process set up in operation including new mold

development until ready for mass production

• Record production output, downtime, and quality inspection data in accordance with company

procedures.

• Work closely with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve production

issues and improve manufacturing yield.

• Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations, 5S practices, and housekeeping standards.

Job Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience, preferably in connector plastic industries.

• Strong knowledge of plastic materials, molding processes, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and use precision measuring tools such as calipers,

micrometers, and gauges.

• Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and teamwork abilities.

• Willing to work on shift schedules when required.