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Plastic Injection Molding Process Engineer Jobs in Ohio

Röchling Automotive

Process Engineer

Akron, OH · On-site

Professional Summary Experienced Plastic Injection Molding professional with expertise in ... Molding, Process Technician, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar ...

People Architects

Injection Molding Technician

Elyria, OH · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

The PMT will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the plastic injection molding processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up our injection molding machines ...

Checkpoint Systems

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Injection Molding Process Technician

Canton, OH · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

The Injection Mold Process Technician is responsible for supporting shift production by setting and ... plastic injection molding Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Detail oriented with good mechanical ...

Checkpoint Systems

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Injection Molding Process Technician

Solon, OH · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

The Injection Mold Process Technician is responsible for supporting shift production by setting and ... plastic injection molding Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Detail oriented with good mechanical ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for plastic injection molding process engineer in Ohio is $87,481.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,800.00 and $97,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Plastic Injection Molding Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting the injection molding process used to manufacture plastic parts. They design process parameters, select appropriate materials, and ensure the quality and efficiency of production. These engineers collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to resolve technical issues, implement process improvements, and maintain consistent product quality.

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To thrive as a Plastic Injection Molding Process Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, with expertise in polymer materials and molding processes, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, mold flow simulation tools, and quality management systems like Six Sigma or ISO standards is typically required. Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help engineers optimize processes and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring efficient production, minimizing defects, and meeting quality and safety standards in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

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Plastic Injection Molding Process Engineers often encounter challenges such as optimizing process parameters to achieve consistent part quality and minimizing cycle time during new product launches. They must collaborate closely with design, tooling, and production teams to troubleshoot issues like warping, sink marks, or incomplete fills. Adjusting machines for new molds, validating process stability, and meeting tight deadlines while ensuring customer specifications are met can also be demanding. Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication are essential to navigate these complexities.

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Infographic showing various Plastic Injection Molding Process Engineer job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,481 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

Lead Injection Molding Process Technician

PrideStaff

Twinsburg, OH • On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead injection molding machine start-ups, restarts, and process recoveries.

  • Establish, troubleshoot, optimize, and document molding processes.

  • Train, coach, and provide technical direction to Process Technicians.

Job description

Lead Injection Molding Process Technician


Location: Twinsburg, Ohio
Pay: $75,000 to $110,000 annually
Job Type: Full-time, direct hire
Shift: Day shift, generally 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Schedule: Three weeks working Monday through Friday and one week working Tuesday through Saturday each month. Occasional schedule flexibility will be required to cover other Lead Process Technicians during absences or vacations.


Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Injection Molding Process Technician to serve as the senior hands-on processing resource on the production floor.


The Lead Injection Molding Process Technician will lead complex machine start-ups, restarts, process troubleshooting, robot programming, and process optimization while training and developing approximately nine Process Technicians.


This is not a desk-based Process Engineer position. Approximately 90% of the job is spent on the production floor working directly with injection molding machines, molds, robots, materials, technicians, and production employees.


The right Lead Injection Molding Process Technician candidate enjoys solving difficult molding problems at the press and can teach other technicians how to do the same.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead injection molding machine start-ups, restarts, and process recoveries.
  • Establish, troubleshoot, optimize, and document molding processes.
  • Diagnose and correct visual, dimensional, and functional part defects.
  • Program, adjust, and troubleshoot robots and molding-cell automation.
  • Improve cycle time, scrap, quality, uptime, and overall process stability.
  • Train, coach, and provide technical direction to Process Technicians.
  • Standardize processing methods and reinforce scientific molding practices.
  • Support mold trials, process development, validation, and new-product launches.
  • Work with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Tooling to resolve manufacturing problems.
  • Provide occasional coverage when another Lead Process Technician is unavailable.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong hands-on plastic injection molding processing experience.
  • Ability to independently start, troubleshoot, and optimize molding processes.
  • RJG Master Molder I certification or equivalent advanced scientific molding training and expertise.
  • Strong knowledge of scientific molding principles.
  • Experience resolving visual and dimensional molding defects.
  • Experience programming or troubleshooting molding robots and automation.
  • Ability to train and develop other Process Technicians.
  • Willingness to spend approximately 90% of the workday on the production floor.
  • Ability to work the required schedule and provide occasional coverage.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience serving as the senior technical resource in an injection molding operation.
  • Experience with two-shot molding, overmolding, vertical molding, engineered resins, or high-heat materials.
  • Previous lead or supervisory experience.
  • Process Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical education.


Compensation and Advancement

Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $110,000, based on injection molding expertise, RJG training, robotics experience, leadership ability, and technical depth.


The upper end of the range is reserved for someone who can immediately function as the facility’s highest-level hands-on processing resource.


This newly created position offers potential advancement into either a Technical Director or Production Manager role, depending on the individual’s strengths and career interests.

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Accountability of local ownership along with the resources and expertise that the $200m national organization of PrideStaff backing us has. Therese is involved in all day-to-day operations. She leads a dynamic team of recruiters who together are focused on ensuring both clients and candidates have an exceptional experience. When you call the office, it is not unusual that Therese will answer the phone. Along with her team, she conducts interviews and helps with the hiring process. Additionally, PrideStaff’s 80+ other locations across the United States gives us resources not available to most other local staffing firms. It’s not what we say about ourselves that matters…it’s what has been said in our over 3,800 client testimonials that we’ve received over the years that matters.

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Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Fresno, CA, US

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