Manufacturing Process Engineer (Plastics) Calico Precision Molding, LLC Fort Wayne, IN Job Details Full-time $28 - $33 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Plastics extrusion Schematics Manufacturing facility experience Bachelor's degree Manufacturing Plastics injection molding CNC Full Job Description

PROCESS ENGINEER

Calico Precision Molding, LLC is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support our plastic injection molding operations. This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving molding processes while providing technical support to Production, Quality, Tooling, and Engineering. Key Responsibilities Develop, document, and optimize injection molding processes, including cycle times and process parameters. Support new product launches, prototype sampling, tooling development, and process validation. Troubleshoot and resolve product, process, tooling, equipment, and quality issues. Improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce variability, improve yields, and support production goals. Provide technical support for injection molding, robotics, automation, and secondary processes. Assist with BOM updates, APQP activities, and product/tooling development. Develop and update SOPs, work instructions, setup documentation, and other process documentation. Identify and report product and process nonconformances and tooling issues. Provide technical guidance and training to Production and Setup Technicians across all three shifts. Participate in Production, Quality, Engineering, and continuous improvement activities. Promote safe work practices, quality standards, Lean/6S principles, and continuous improvement. Qualifications 3-5 years of experience in a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and mold tooling. Experience with robotics, automation, and product handling systems preferred. Knowledge of cycle-time optimization, Lean Manufacturing, and 6S principles. Familiarity with IATF quality systems. Strong mechanical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. Proficient with computers and standard business software. Strong communication and technical writing skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. Working Conditions Primarily works in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to injection molding presses, tooling, robotics, automation, noise, heat, and industrial materials. Requires frequent walking and standing on the production floor, with occasional bending, reaching, climbing, and working around machinery. Must follow all safety requirements and wear required PPE. May occasionally require work outside of normal scheduled hours to support production, troubleshooting, product launches, or training.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $33.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 45.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Fort Wayne, IN 46808 (Required)

Work Location:

In person