Injection Mold Process Engineer

Injection Mold Process Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Injection Mold Process Engineer to support the design and manufacturing of headliner and soft trim components. This role encompasses responsibilities from early design input through tooling development, process optimization, and equipment integration to ensure product quality and manufacturability.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design teams to review headliner and soft trim concepts for manufacturability.
• Recommend product improvements to align with engineering, performance standards, and equipment specifications.
• Assess process feasibility, operating conditions, and quality requirements during design reviews.
• Develop RFQs for forming tools, piercing dies, assembly equipment, poka-yokes, and vision systems.
• Evaluate tooling and equipment drawings for compliance with specifications.
• Design and assemble new or modified mechanical components for industrial machinery and equipment.
• Investigate process failures and operational issues; diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze product test results against design/quality specifications and adjust equipment as needed.
• Use multi-meter to interpret electrical readings for basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Modify form tools and assembly equipment to meet design, quality, and performance requirements.
• Operate or learn to operate forming presses, water jets, and assembly equipment for trials and operator training.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and resolution of tooling/equipment manufacturing issues.

Qualifications:

• Experience with headliner and soft trim tooling and assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of tooling design, process engineering, and equipment integration.
• Understanding of PLC ladder logic.
• Ability to use Auto-Cad, Solid Works, and/or Catia.
• Proficiency in Basic Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Fanuc and/or Yaskawa Robot programming required.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Hands-on experience with forming presses, water jets, and assembly equipment.
• High school diploma with 10 years maintenance experience; or BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Engineering Technology; or AAS in Mechatronics, Maintenance, or Tooling.

Job Type & Location:

This is a permanent position based out of Murfreesboro, TN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr. Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Murfreesboro, TN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.