Molding Process Engineer Position Available In Naugatuck Valley, Connecticut

Molding Process Engineer Silgan Dispensing United States, Connecticut, Thomaston 60 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Jun 25, 2025 About Silgan Dispensing Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite perfume there’s a good chance you’re using a sprayer, pump or closure we make!! We help brands enhance peoples’ lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable. At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe, and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values. We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive, and sustainably focused. We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team. About this Role The Molding Process Engineer position is an important role on the Silgan Dispensing team and is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their skills. Our plant help produce thousands of our dispensing products each day. So, it’s important to keep it running efficiently and continuously. The Molding Process Engineer position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing equipment andprocessesto produce high qualityinjection moldedproduct. The work to increase the effectiveness of injection-moldingprocesses in the manufacturing field. Here’s a list of duties that our Accounts Payable Associate performs on a typical day: Primary responsibilities: Lead Injection molding process development projects from concept to production handover. Assure injection mold process’ and related equipment meet the needs of internal and external customers. Provide timelines, and regular project updates. Control all cost, delivery, and quality objectives
Develop Injection molding process’ for mold tools as required using scientific methods and disciplined documentation practices
Prepare all injection molding equipment for new projects. Work with tooling and automation Engineers to ensure that injection molding machines and all peripheral equipment required for new injection mold tools are available and are properly sized for the project.
Execute PQ’s for new molded components and collect data for PQ reports
Complete PQ reports to transfer products into ongoing production
Provide daily production support to the molding operation using statistical analysis.
Prepare requests for project funding and monitor spending against budget through completion of the project
Leads continuous improvement efforts within the value stream to realize improved cavitation, cycle time, improved quality, and reduced scrap.
Ability to build talent in hourly workforce
Able to identify improvement areas, draft improvement plan and execute the plan.
Research and develop new manufacturing processes.
Ensure quality output of molded components.
Design necessary components.
Execute and analyze Mold Flow Reports to determine root cause issues on existing molds and to drive improvement in cycle time and part fill quality.

Education/Experience:

Four (4) year degree in engineering preferred with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Injection Molding Process.
Willingness to travel domestically & internationally
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping capability
Excellent prioritization and organizational skills in order to manage multiple responsibilities with little to no supervision.
High level of initiative and flexibility in adapting to changing needs of a dynamic work environment
Proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Master Molder / RJG Qualification preferred.

Physical requirements:

Lifting is required frequently throughout the shift. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. un-assisted
Other physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling & pushing, stooping & crouching, color determination, grasping, reaching, speaking and listening.

Pay Range:

$77,000 – $96,000 LIMITATIONS

AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.