Injection Molding Process Engineer

Company: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

The Injection Molding Process Engineer develops, implements, and improves injection molding processes & equipment throughout Plastipak’s manufacturing sites. Your technical expertise will support overall operations, maintenance, installations, and various other projects. In addition to providing troubleshooting and equipment support, you will also support training as a technical resource on injection molding equipment & best practices. This position requires regular travel to our US sites, approximately 80-90% of the time. You Will: Provide advanced technical support to Plastipak facilities with injection molding manufacturing operations Analyze injection molding performance metrics in an effort to standardize & develop best practices within global injection sites Lead process improvement projects, as well as new equipment installations Continually improve maintenance operations of injection molding systems & related equipment, as well as standardized processes through SAP software Explore new technologies & implement those applicable to injection molding operations You Have: 10 years’ experience with Husky Injection molding equipment & preform manufacturing Advanced hands-on experience & deep subject-matter technical expertise of injection molding processes, including troubleshooting and new machine installation experience Demonstrated success transferring knowledge & developing equipment maintenance skills in others Excellent interpersonal & leadership skills Ability to regularly travel 80-90% across the US As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following: Wellness Programs Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision EAP, Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term Accidental Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases Paid Company Holidays Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Caregiving via Care.com Pet Insurance Tuition Assistance Program Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program Travel Assistance Employee Discount Programs *Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide.

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