Molding Process Engineer Supervisor

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Molex is seeking a Molding Process Engineer Supervisor to lead and develop a team focused on improving and optimizing molding processes at our Lincoln, Nebraska facility.

This role is responsible for driving scientific molding initiatives, troubleshooting and resolving process issues, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence.

What You Will Do


* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of molding process engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, effective communication, and teamwork to achieve department and organizational goals.


* Oversee and optimize molding processes using scientific molding principles, including troubleshooting and resolving issues with molds, processes, and equipment through statistical analysis, new technologies, and DOE's.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Toolroom, Quality Control, Production, Maintenance, Liaison Engineering, corporate design/process engineers, and vendors) to resolve quality, production, machine, and material issues, and to drive improvements in molds and processes.


* Manage the startup of new machines and equipment, including selection, purchasing, debugging, process development, and documentation (such as PFMEA's and other process documents).


* Identify and implement process and cost improvements, supporting Lean/Six Sigma and Quality/Environmental Management systems by following stated policies and procedures.


* Train and develop production operators on molding equipment, processes, and materials.


* Maintain a safe work environment and promote good housekeeping practices.


* Perform additional duties as assigned to support molding operations and organizational objectives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Associate's degree (or higher) in molding, plastics technology, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related technical field


* Hands-on experience in a plastics or injection molding manufacturing environment


* Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineers


* Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills (written and oral).


* Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel) for documentation, data analysis, and reporting


* Experience in project planning, coordination, and cost control

What Will Put You Ahead


* Four-year degree in molding/plastics or related field.


* Master Molder I & II Certification.


* 5+ years of experience in molding/plastics.


* Knowledge of molding materials, tooling, hydraulics, electronics, DOE's, statistics, SPC, and FMEA's.


* Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship or transfer.

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