Molding Process Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

The Process Engineering and Test Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical direction for injection molding process engineering, mold testing, process validation, and continuous improvement activities. Leading a multi-functional group of engineers and technicians, this role ensures molding processes are safe, efficient, scalable, and aligned with company and industry standards while supporting the integration of new materials, tooling, and technologies. The manager partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Global MPE&E teams to drive operational excellence, standardization, and long-term manufacturing capability growth.

Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of Process Engineers, Process Technicians, and Materials Engineers, fostering a high-performanceculture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and results.

• Lead workforce capability development by identifying areas of proficiency that need improvement, establishing development plans, and ensuring appropriate technical training resources, programs, and domain expertise are available to support organizational objectives.

• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and career development planning to support employee growth and engagement.

• Lead all aspects of injection molding process performance, ensuring alignment with standardized operating procedures while identifying and implementing opportunities for quality improvement, waste reduction, productivity enhancement, and cost savings.

• Drive process optimization initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, scientific molding practices, and waste elimination models.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process capability, quality performance, productivity, scrap reduction, and operational efficiency.

• Serve as the senior technical authority for complex molding process issues, ensuring timely resolution and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.

• Maintain deep expertise in injection molding, scientific molding, process validation, material behavior, process control systems, and mold testing methodologies.

Be a part of the team

Be a part of the team that ensures molding processes are optimized for safety, quality, and efficiency, while supporting the integration of new materials, technologies, and global standards into daily operations. A key component of this role is aligning cross-functional efforts across engineering, production, and quality teams to deliver high-performance outcomes and future-ready capabilities in manufacturing.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.

• Extensive years of progressive experience in injection molding, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering environments.

• Proven leadership or management experience leading technical teams.

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and technical projects

• Experience working in global or multi-site manufacturing environments preferred.

Certifications & Technical Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, and Power BI.

• Strong experience with scientific molding, Design of Experiments (DOE), process validation protocols, and statistical analysis.

• Familiarity with mold testing equipment, validation methodologies, and process monitoring technologies preferred.

• Knowledge of process capability analysis, SPC, FMEA, and risk assessment methodologies preferred.

Join the global LEGO team

Compensation

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What's in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

FamilyCareLeave -We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances -All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing- We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

ColleagueDiscount- We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus- We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace -When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow."
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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