Injection Molding Engineer

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As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Description :

• BS or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in injection molding process engineering within automotive or para-automotive industry

• Strong hands-on experience in injection molding machine parameter setting and process optimization

• Deep knowledge of thermoplastic resins: PP, PPGF (glass fiber reinforced polypropylene), ABS, ABS-PC

• Strong understanding of rheology studies and material behavior during injection

• Experience with multiple injection molding machine brands

• Good knowledge of tooling validation, tuning loops and factory tool transfer

• Advanced competencies in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and design software/viewers

• Good level of English

• Strong interface capability between tooling suppliers, factory teams, quality and project teams

Job Description Details:

• Ensure injection tool and process tuning from tool study validation until customer product quality approval

• Act as main technical contact with toolmakers throughout the project lifecycle (post M4 milestone)

• Participate in injection tool concept validation and injection system definition

• Lead and organize Trial Preparation Meetings

• Manage injection tool trials and tuning loops to achieve defined targets

• Ensure cycle time and scrap performance are achieved vs PRU commitment

• Define and follow up TCRD, FAC list and action plans

• Update and manage department databases (raw material, shrinkage, trial evaluation, etc.)

• Ensure injection process reliability during factory tool transfer

• Coordinate with purchasing team to bring technical added value during tooling sourcing

• Participate in customer initial sample validation (PPAP, PVS)

• Lead wash-up meetings and consolidate trial results with core team

• Ensure compliance with division quality systems and internal procedures (Optimap, etc.)

• Capture lessons learned and share best practices within Injection & Tooling Expertise group

• Participate in worldwide injection molding meetings when required

Profile:

• Injection Process Engineer – Automotive Plastics

• Confirmed level (4–6 years experience)

• Strong hands-on production and industrialization profile

• Deep technical understanding of injection molding processes and thermoplastic materials

• Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving capability

• Comfortable leading technical meetings and managing supplier interfaces

• Able to work cross-functionally between tooling suppliers, production, quality and project teams

• Autonomous and structured

• Results-oriented (Quality / Cost / Lead Time focus)

• Strong communication skills

Must Have:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in injection molding process engineering

• Strong hands-on experience adjusting injection machine parameters

• Deep knowledge of PP, PPGF, ABS, ABS-PC

• Experience managing injection trials and tuning loops

• Experience in tooling validation and factory tool transfer

• Ability to manage toolmakers and technical supplier discussions

• Knowledge of rheology behavior in plastics

• Good English level

Good to Have:

• Automotive Tier 1 experience

• Experience with glass fiber reinforced materials

• Experience working with multiple molding machine brands

• Experience with TCRD / FAC / structured action plans

• Experience in scrap reduction and cycle time optimization

• Participation in PPAP / PVS customer validation

• Experience contributing to continuous improvement and lessons learned capitalization

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