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Kenvue

Supplier Excellence Engineer

Summit, NJ · Hybrid

$90K - $127K/yr

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit Work Location: Hybrid What you will do The ... Expertise in scientific plastics molding (injection, EBM, ISBM, thermoforming), glass forming and ...

Kenvue

Supplier Excellence Engineer

Summit, NJ · On-site

$90K - $127K/yr

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit Work Location: Hybrid What you will do The ... Expertise in scientific plastics molding (injection, EBM, ISBM, thermoforming), glass forming and ...

Kenvue

Supplier Excellence Engineer

Summit, NJ · Hybrid

$90K - $127K/yr

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit Work Location: Hybrid What you will do The ... Expertise in scientific plastics molding (injection, EBM, ISBM, thermoforming), glass forming and ...

Summit Polymer

Quality Inspector

Sturgis, MI · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Inspects and verifies dimensional, appearance, and effort qualities of various plastics, molded ...

Summit Polymer

Quality Inspector

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Inspects and verifies dimensional, appearance, and effort qualities of various plastics, molded ...

Summit Polymer

Molding Supervisor - 3rd shift

Portage, MI · On-site

... plastic parts. Responsible to comply, enforce and uphold company policies as outline in the Team Member Handbook. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Supervises and directs injection molding activities of ...

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HiFyve

Process Technician

Lees Summit, MO

$25 - $27/hr

Lee's Summit, Missouri Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Set up and start injection molding ... Strong understanding of plastic material behavior and molding principles. * Ability to adjust ...

polyinc

Molding - Mixer (B Shift, 7am - 7pm)

Lees Summit, MO · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

The Lee's Summit Molding department is responsible for manufacturing plastic food containers using injection molding, thermoforming, and in-mold labeling (IML). The Molding department runs a 24/7 ...

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How much do summit plastic molding jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for summit plastic molding in the United States is $18.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Summit Plastic Molding job?

A Summit Plastic Molding job involves working in plastic manufacturing, specializing in injection molding processes to create plastic components for various industries. Employees may work in roles such as machine operators, quality inspectors, or assembly line workers. Responsibilities typically include operating machinery, inspecting products for defects, and ensuring production efficiency. The job may require attention to detail, ability to follow safety protocols, and teamwork. Positions can vary in skill level, from entry-level to more specialized technical roles.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in a Summit Plastic Molding position?

A typical day in a Summit Plastic Molding position involves setting up and operating injection molding machines, monitoring production runs for quality assurance, and conducting routine equipment checks. You’ll work closely with quality control, maintenance, and supervisory teams to resolve issues and ensure production goals are met. The environment is usually fast-paced and may require standing for long periods or working in shifts. Teamwork and strong communication with colleagues are key, as you'll often need to collaborate to troubleshoot production challenges or implement process improvements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Summit Plastic Molding position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Summit Plastic Molding role, strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and familiarity with plastics manufacturing processes are essential, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency in operating injection molding machines, basic maintenance tools, and understanding quality control systems is typically required, and some positions may seek certification in plastics technology or safety standards. Reliable team collaboration, problem-solving skills, and clear communication will help you excel in fast-paced production environments. These capabilities ensure safe, efficient operations and consistent product quality, which are critical to success in plastic molding manufacturing.

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Manufacturing Engineer - Molding

Manufacturing Engineer - Molding

Summit Polymer

Vicksburg, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Summit Polymers rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

69th of 80 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: Engineer, Manufacturing (Molding) FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Manager, Engineering (Manufacturing)
SUMMARY
This is hands-on technical work involving the injection molding of plastic parts for automotive interior trim, full center consoles, and kinetic parts. Under general supervision, provides technical support and leadership to manufacturing production teams with a focus on operational excellence each and every day. Responsibilities include injection mold processing, molding automation and end of arm tooling, and supporting injection mold tooling.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
  • Perform as key team member in developing molding tool & processes for new products:
    • Participate in part design input and output reviews
      • Focus on design optimization to produce highest quality parts via robust injection mold tooling conditions and mold processability considerations
    • Participate in injection mold design reviews
      • Focus on mold size, required press size, manifolds, valve gates, runners, gates, mold actions, cooling, ejection, parting lines, venting, engraving
    • Develop molding automation plan and tooling
      • Specifies End of Arm Tooling, degators, nesting, and other molding secondary equipment
      • Procures molding secondary equipment - performs design & construction or external sourcing as required
    • Participate in injection mold trials at sample facilities
      • Support master mold process development, mold critique, and corrective action plans for new injection molds
    • Champion introduction of molding tools and processes at SPI manufacturing plant
      • Collaborates with plant staff to ensure facilities and equipment required for new molds are in place - including hot manifold & valve gate controllers, gas-assist controllers, material drying hoppers, grinders, etc.
      • Identify all issues with injection mold, molding secondary equipment, molding machine and auxiliary equipment and collaborate with program and plant teams to achieve resolution
      • Further develops robust injection molding process for plant specific molding machines based on master molding process
      • Implement molding automation including adjusting EOAT and degator, robot programming, and related interfaces to other press peripheral equipment
      • Document and "control" molding process setup sheets, process verification sheets, and robot programs
      • Develop Operator Instruction Sheets and support development of Quality Inspection Standards to ensure production personnel can work safely while meeting quality and productivity requirements
      • Coordinate entry of all molds, EOAT and degators into preventive maintenance system and develop preventive maintenance instructions
      • Collaborate with SLMS Engineer to develop internal mold store packaging that supports efficient labor and automation while ensuring safe & defect-free storage, transport and handling at subsequent operations based on SPI packaging standards and best practices
      • Perform mold specific setup and operational training for mold technicians, supervisors, utilities/operators and managers and oversee mold change, startups and production until safety and proficiency is achieved
      • Collaborate with project engineering to coordinate engineering changes to molds and molding secondary equipment
  • Support and continually improve all production molding operations:
    • Support the production team performance - improving safety, quality and efficiency
      • Utilize practical problem solving (PPS), kaizen and scientific molding methodologies
      • Troubleshoot tooling, process and equipment related problems through collaboration with tooling and maintenance teams
      • Collaborate with maintenance to assess molding machine capability
      • Lead cycle time, scrap, regrind, mold change time and purge reduction activities
      • Develop justifications for various process improvement projects
      • Conduct layered process audits to ensure compliance to process setup/verification, standardized work and quality systems requirements
  • Contribute to molding room safety
    • Cause safe operation and behavior by immediately reacting to correct unsafe conditions of molding systems including:
      • Molding machines, molds, cranes, side load carts, magnetic platens, robots, robot cages, conveyors, grinders, electrical panels, floor condition, overhead utility conditions, and other 5S or housekeeping conditions
    • Model safe behaviors in all aspects of job performance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical discipline OR 5 years of experience in a technical position in an injection molding environment may be considered
  • Scientific injection molding knowledge and hands on mold process development ability - Krauss Maffei and VanDorn molding machine experience preferred
  • Molding automation / EOAT knowledge and hands on molding robot programming ability - Wittmann robot experience preferred
  • Knowledge of a variety of molding technologies including gas-assist, sequential valve gate processing, applique insert molding, and two-shot / multi-material molding preferred
  • Knowledge of injection mold design with ability to read and critique drawings and contribute to ensuring high quality mold designs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Independent thinking with strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
  • Agreement to complete all post-hire required training
  • A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 26 on the cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does require less than 5% 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.

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