Process Engineer, Molding in Franklin Township, New Jersey at MRP Solutions

POSITION: R&D PROCESS ENGINEER

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF MOLD & PROCESS ENGINEERING

CREATED: JANUARY 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:

The Engineering Solutions team consists of a cross-functional group of engineers who support new product development & commercialization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The team executes new product development by following a robust and flexible Stage Gate process. Operational excellence is achieved by striving for best in class practices and seeking opportunity for continuous improvement in all that we do. The Process Engineer on this team is versatile in day-to-day project support at the press, knowledgeable in process as a leader for production counterparts, and resourceful in their willingness to tackle any growth enabling projects that the business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Research, develop & recommend new materials/additives/colorants to optimize cycle time and reduce cost to manufacturePerform alternative resin qualifications & provide data driven reporting on feasibility of implementationPerform design of experiments & SIM Studies including cavity balance, pack/hold studies, rheology curves and clamp tonnage scansAssist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementationProvide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians through process engineering forumsSupport Manufacturing Operations with continuous improvement and process optimization programs Assist manufacturing sites with process control and process development trainingDrive continuous improvement effective process monitoring & machine capabilityPerform new and existing mold validations using scientific molding principlesSupport manufacturing facilities with process and process versus machine/mold related issues as needed