Supplier Quality Engineer (Injection Molding & Tooling) - On site

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We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with strong expertise in plastic injection tooling & molding processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in defining, optimizing, and validating molding parameters, reviewing and approving tooling designs, selecting appropriate resin materials, and diagnosing process-related defects. This role will work closely with suppliers to ensure robust, stable, and capable manufacturing processes from tool design through mass production.

Technical Requirements

- Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding processes and tooling design principles

Responsibilities

Responsible for supplier quality plastic injection molded components from development through mass production; Review, evaluate, and approve tooling design (mold design) together with Engineering team to ensure manufacturability, quality, and process robustness; Collaborate with Engineering & suppliers on mold flow analysis, gate location, cooling layout, venting, and shrinkage considerations; Evaluate and approve supplier injection molding processes, including parameter setup and process controls; Determine and validate optimal molding parameters; Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for molding defects (e.g., sink marks, warpage, short shots, flash, burn marks, cracks, breakage); Assess and ensure correct resin material selection based on product requirements and application; Conduct supplier audits focusing on molding process capability, tooling condition, and quality systems; Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance yield, reduce variation, and improve process stability; Responsible for review and approve PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and SPC data from suppliers.

Requirements

Gate type and location selection; Runner system (hot runner / cold runner); Cooling channel design and effectiveness; Venting and air traps; Ejection system design; Shrinkage and warpage considerations; Melt temperature, mold temperature; Injection speed and pressure; Holding/packing pressure and time; Cooling time and cycle optimization etc; Ability to determine process windows and understand parameter variation impact; Experience diagnosing molding defects and linking them to root causes; Knowledge of resin materials (ABS, PC, PP, Nylon, etc.); Familiarity with scientific molding, decoupled molding, and/or DOE; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related field); 8+ years of experience in supplier quality or process engineering with injection molding focus; Proven experience in tooling design and process parameter review/approval with suppliers(MUST); Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers; Strong problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DOE); Knowledge of quality standards; Willingness to travel to supplier sites; Must be Effective in communication and reporting; Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; Cross-functional collaboration; Detail-oriented with focus on process control; Experience in high-volume manufacturing (consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices); Hands-on experience with molding machines and troubleshooting; Familiarity with mold flow simulation tools (Moldflow, Moldex3D)