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Molding Process Engineer

  • Belding, MI, United States

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Experience
5+ years’ direct experience in thermoset compression molding (SMC/BMC) or closely related field
Posting language
English
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Original job description

What You’ll Do

  • Lead, optimize, and troubleshoot thermoset compression molding processes for fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP/SMC/BMC) enclosures.
  • Collaborate with operators, mold leads, supervisors and managers-70% of time on plant floor.
  • Write and maintain setup sheets, molding documentation, training guides, and SOPs .
  • Own process troubleshooting and material troubleshooting.
  • Train and mentor team members; drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
  • Interface with tool shops and support capital projects for new equipment and automation.
  • Directly impact scrap reduction and production efficiency.

What You Bring

  • 5+ years’ direct experience in thermoset compression molding (SMC/BMC) or closely related field
  • Strong hands-on understanding of molding processes, molding machines, and mold tooling.
  • Effective communicator and collaborator-respects others, values teamwork and models The Collaborative Way
  • Experience with hydraulic press systems (100T–1000T+), heating processes (oil, electric), and mold applications.
  • Proven record in process and material troubleshooting.
  • DOE experience for process optimization and root cause analysis
  • Prefer:
  • Allen Bradley PLC/HMI experience - able to read and edit code for process controls.
  • Experience with SMC/BMC, thermoset processes or oil-heated molding operations
  • Experience in high mix, low-volume manufacturing
  • Goal and process driven-comfortable driving change to deliver results
  • Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive salary and full benefits package.
  • A career path with immediate impact and long-term growth
  • The opportunity to build something with a company committed to investment and innovation.

Who Thrives Here?

  • Problem solvers with an inquiring mind and mechanical aptitude.
  • Detail-oriented doers who “own it” and drive to completion.
  • Team players who value respect, collaboration, and learning.

Ready to help us reduce scrap, boost efficiency, and drive technical excellence?

Apply now to start a confidential conversation.

Robroy Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Skills

  • Troubleshoot
  • Documentation
  • Train guides
  • Troubleshooting
  • Root cause analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Teamwork
  • Allen-Bradley
  • PLC
  • HMI

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