Overview
Injection Molding Engineer role at Serigraph , based in West Bend, WI . Serigraph is a global leader in decorative and functional printing solutions. This hands-on position involves developing and qualifying decorative molding products, optimizing injection molding processes, and ensuring the manufacturability of cutting-edge designs. You will collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, applying scientific molding principles to drive continuous improvement and product excellence.
If you're ready to take your engineering skills to the next level in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Review product designs for feasibility and define the processing steps necessary for production.
- Determine the appropriate decorating technology to meet customer appearance and performance specifications.
- Provide input on injection mold tool designs to optimize processing and tool life.
- Develop cost-effective manufacturing processes and product layouts.
- Apply scientific molding principles to establish robust, repeatable production processes.
- Document processing instructions for molding and post-mold decorating activities.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and injection molding processes.
- Qualify potential molding partners for decorating experience and capabilities.
- Interact with customers (technical and business professionals) to determine project needs.
- Support product launches through the Serigraph APQP process, including DOE's, process analysis, and capability studies.
- Contribute to the development of PFMEA's, control plans, and Gauge R&R studies.
- Be self-directed and flexible to work overtime, night shifts, and provide global support when necessary.
- Travel up to 10%, including international travel, as required.
- Ensure quality and stop production to correct quality concerns. Inform management of products and / or processes that do not conform to requirements.
- Ensure all environmental practices and materials are handled and disposed of per appropriate procedures in your area.
- Support Serigraph current quality business system and understand use of SPECS, the Serigraph quality manual.
What We Are Looking For
Undergraduate or associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Technology, or Material Science.Injection Molding Professional Program Certification (e.g., AIM Molder 3, RJG Master Molder II).Minimum of 3 years of experience in injection molding press setup, process development, and operation.Knowledge of good departmental and company safety / housekeeping / PPE practices.Understand departmental procedures and policies.Valid driver's license and passport.Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years of experience in decorative molding (in-mold decorating, in-mold labeling, multi-shot parts, pad-printing, etc.).Strong project engineering background.Robotics programming experience is a plus.Computer Skills :3D CAD (for part and tooling design analysis).
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Project.Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.Experience with Mold Flow simulation.Why Serigraph?
We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering flexible schedules, competitive benefits, and ample opportunities for career progression. Serigraph offers careers that matter.
Life at Serigraph
Serigraph has over 70 years of experience in printing, decorating technologies, and graphic solutions for multiple markets. We print, form, mold, finish and fulfill in-house. Our team values creative problem solving and making a difference.
Equal Opportunity Employer Serigraph is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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