Blue Signal Search · 5 hours ago
Injection Molding Engineer
Buffalo Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBlue Signal Search is a leading U.S. manufacturer of precision plastic components looking for a senior-level Injection Molding Engineer to join its team. The role involves developing and optimizing injection molding processes, driving root cause analysis, and collaborating with various teams to enhance production quality.
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Hiring Manager
Jordan Lawhead
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize injection molding processes for tight-tolerance, short-run production
Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non-conformances
Collaborate with toolroom, mold design, and shop floor teams to align on process decisions
Enhance documentation and input accurate process data into the ERP system
Guide in-house mold design/build and support tooling improvements
Apply deep materials knowledge (thermoplastics/thermosets)
Qualification
Required
10 plus years of injection molding experience in tight-tolerance environments
Expertise with 30 to 100 ton horizontal presses (Arburg experience preferred)
Background in low-volume, high-precision work (500 to 2,000 pieces per run)
Experience in aerospace, medical, automotive, or other specification-driven industries
Familiar with in-house tooling environments and cross-departmental collaboration
Strong understanding of ERP systems, documentation, and lean processes
Preferred
Master Molder certification (RJG I/II)
Experience with both thermoplastics and thermosets
Engineering degree preferred (but not required with extensive experience)
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Full benefits
Relocation assistance available
Company
Blue Signal Search
Blue Signal is a nationwide recruiting, executive search, and staffing firm built on a foundation of helping others, doing the right thing, and being excellent.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Walsh
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Joe Horvath
Chief Financial Officer
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