Franklin Electric
Process Engineer - Injection Molding
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in plastics injection molding processing or manufacturing engineering preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and extensive injection molding experience may be considered.
About the job
Develops, optimizes, validates, and maintains injection molding processes to produce high-quality plastic components safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
What you'll do
- Set and validate molding parameters, troubleshoot defects, analyze process performance, and implement corrective actions.
- Support mold trials, process validation, new product launches, equipment improvements, and production troubleshooting.
- Document processes, monitor manufacturing KPIs, train production personnel, and contribute to continuous improvement.
What they ask for
- Thorough understanding of injection molding processes, parameters, and resin characteristics.
- Ability to troubleshoot molding defects and identify root causes; knowledge of mold design, tooling, and auxiliary equipment.
- Experience with SPC, process capability studies, and statistical analysis; knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and quality requirements; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or technical field, or equivalent combination of education and extensive injection molding experience may be considered.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, scientific molding, high-volume manufacturing, process validation, and new product launches.
Tools
Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, CAD software, SPC, GD&T, IQ, OQ, PQ
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