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As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship injection molding engineer in the United States is $22.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Injection Molding Engineer vs Entry-Level Injection Molding Technician?

AspectInternship Injection Molding EngineerEntry-Level Injection Molding Technician
EducationTypically pursuing or recently completed engineering degreeHigh school diploma or technical certification
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, engineering departments, supervised internship settingManufacturing floor, machine operation, maintenance
ResponsibilitiesAssisting in design, process optimization, data analysisOperating machines, troubleshooting, routine maintenance
CertificationsNot required but beneficial (e.g., CAD, engineering courses)Basic technical certifications or training

In summary, an Internship Injection Molding Engineer is a student or recent graduate gaining engineering experience in design and process development, while an Entry-Level Injection Molding Technician focuses on machine operation and maintenance in a manufacturing setting. Both roles serve different stages of career development within the injection molding industry.

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Injection Molding Manufacturing Coordinator

Injection Molding Manufacturing Coordinator

Summit Polymer

Portage, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Summit Polymers rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 79 rated plastic manufacturers

Job description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.
JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.
A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don't just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We're always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Technical Manager, Manufacturing Coordination (Molding) FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Chief Technical Manager - Manufacturing Coordination
SUMMARY
Under general direction, this position is responsible for manufacturing coordination across molding departments of all SPI plants. Responsible for leading the molding champions team in the development and implementation of various molding department standards with the aim of improving the measured performance of the molding operations at SPI. Also assists plants in the specification, justification, procurement, and implementation of major capital projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
  • Provide technical leadership while engaging plant molding champions and other molding coordination team members to develop, implement and improve molding department standards including:
    • Molding room safety
    • Molding equipment - injection molding machines, molding robots, auxiliary equip
    • Molding floor plans - molding machine work-cell layouts, molding room floor plan
    • Infrastructure systems - process water, chilled water, electrical, compressed air
    • Setup reduction - mold change, end of arm tooling change, material change
    • Material handling systems - system design, equipment, material purging method
    • Training - mold technician training, supervisor training, molding engineer training
  • Achieve corporate and plant molding department performance targets
    • Metrics include safety, molding labor cost per standard hour, scrap percentage, purge percentage, molding setup times, etc.
    • Coordinate performance improvement plans at and provide extra support at "focus plants"
    • Achieve consistent and continually improving results across all plants
  • Lead regular molding champions meetings
    • Review molding room safety and operational performance across all plants
    • Coordinate presentation of new molding department standards, systems, etc.
    • Coordinate presentation of other significant molding related projects around company
  • On-site support of manufacturing plants
    • Audit plants to standards
    • Work with plant to develop action plans to address audit findings
    • Work with plant to develop action plans implement existing and new standards
    • Assist plants with developing, authorizing and implementing major capital projects, including budget and timeline development, and participation in project from concept to production
  • Assist with the development & training of Interns & EITs on the Manufacturing Coordination team
  • Participate in development of molding department innovation and new processes / technologies
  • Maintain relationship with key molding equipment manufacturers, in terms of pricing and service part and service tech availability
  • Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Five years technical experience as a molding engineer and/or molding department manager in an automotive environment
  • Supervisory or managerial experience of engineers in an automotive environment
  • Current technical and hands on knowledge of molding operations
  • Wittmann molding robot programming experience preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Injection mold processing skills preferred
  • Project management skills
  • Proficiency in Windows software - Excel, Word, & Power Point
  • Independent thinking with strong analytical and problem solving skills is essential
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing at all levels in the organization
  • Outstanding leadership, team building, coaching and decision making abilities
  • High energy level and the ability to lead and motivate others
  • A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (26 on the cognitive portion)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does require up to 25% travel.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.
REV 2/12/2026

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