Process Development Engineer

SUMMARY

This is a chance to join a growing, well-established manufacturer that has been a trusted supplier to the automotive industry for decades. The company is experiencing sustained 10% annual growth and is investing heavily in innovation, equipment upgrades, and process efficiency. If you’re passionate about manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and hands-on problem solving, this role offers you the chance to make a significant impact in a forward-moving environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll serve as a critical link between engineering and manufacturing—working in the Die design and development process, driving process improvements, supporting new product trials and launches, and helping ensure that production hits world-class standards for safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Focus Areas:

• Die & Process Development
  • Be involved in the Die deisgns and improvments for customers and new products.
  • Lead trials for new extrusion dies and sizers.
  • Build repeatable, production-ready processes.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to finalize SOPs.
• Performance & Troubleshooting
  • Monitor production metrics (speed, scrap, efficiency) and provide real-time support.
  • Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement using Lean principles.
  • Work to determine root cause analysys of process issues with a coordinated effort of all department team leaders.
• Tooling & Equipment Management
  • Use Limble to manage die repairs, upgrades, and preventive maintenance.
  • Evaluate die inventory insuring that equipment is production-ready by conducting audits and insuring proper calibration of equipment to meet Die specifications.
• Cross-Functional Impact
  • Partner with Quality, Sales, Maintenance, and Production teams to meet customer demands and streamline operations.
  • Provide support on process setups and approvals for difficult parts.

NEEDED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in plastic injection manufacturing engineering.
• Die design experience or direct involvement in tooling design/improvement—this role will be actively involved in new die development and optimization
• A strong background in root cause analysis , coordinating with Operators, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and the Machine Shop to solve process issues
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing , tooling innovation, and process redesign to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and optimize labor utilization
• Ability to support and guide operators during complex setups and approve first-off parts before full production release
• A track record of identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives within a manufacturing setting
• Experience minimizing MMDRs, RMAs, and customer complaints through proactive problem-solving and team collaboration
• Excellent cross-functional coordination skills to align with Sales and Production Control for timely sample fulfillment and new process evaluations
• Strong sense of ownership in maintaining tooling—performing regular equipment/tool audits and ensuring calibration standards are met