Injection Molding Engineer

Job Description

• Operate, monitor, and optimize injection molding processes to ensure stable production and product quality.
• Set up and adjust injection molding machines, molds, and process parameters according to production requirements.
• Troubleshoot molding defects, including short shots, flash, sink marks, warpage, and other quality issues.
• Conduct mold trials, process validation, and parameter optimization for new and existing products.
• Analyze production problems and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce defects and downtime.
• Collaborate with the Production, Quality, Tooling, and Maintenance teams to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Monitor key production indicators, including cycle time, scrap rate, machine utilization, and process stability.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), mold installation, and process improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process parameter sheets, and other technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and manufacturing procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in injection molding engineering, preferably in plastic parts manufacturing or the home appliance industry.
• Strong understanding of injection molding machines, mold structures, plastic materials, and molding processes.
• Experience in troubleshooting molding defects and optimizing process parameters.
• Familiarity with mold trials, mold maintenance coordination, and production quality improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willing to work in a factory environment and follow the company's operational requirements.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in manufacturing plastic components for washing machines or other home appliances.
• Experience with engineering plastics such as ABS, PP, PC, and other thermoplastic materials.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Mandarin or English communication skills will be an advantage.

Skills: Microsoft Word, Mandarin Language, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Autodesk Moldflow, Microsoft Excel, Moldex3D, Injection Molding Machine Repair, Mold Design, English Language, Plastic Materials Knowledge, Injection Molding