Injection Molding Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

About the Role TYC Americas is expanding in Wixom, Michigan with our Mobility Development & Manufacturing Center — our first U.S. hub focused on state-of-the-art automotive lighting and mobility technologies . This role offers the unique advantage of sitting directly at the manufacturing location , where engineering, technology, and production teams are fully co-located under one roof , enabling fast decisions and hands-on execution. We are seeking a Molding Engineer to lead day-to-day development, optimization, and support of injection molding processes. This role will play a key part of supporting new program launches, continuous improvement initiatives, and day-to-day manufacturing operations What You'll Do Injection Molding Processes Develop, Validate and optimize injection molding processes and process windows. Utilize scientific molding principles and DOE methodology. Establish, document, and maintain standard molding parameters, setup sheets, and work instructions. Support APQP deliverables including PFMEA, control plans, process flow diagrams, and work instructions. Monitor and improve process capability (Cp/Cpk) on critical-to-quality characteristics. Injection Molding Tooling Collaborate with tooling, product engineering, quality, and suppliers to ensure robust mold and process design. Support new mold trials (T0-T3), PPAP builds, and production validation runs. Continuous Improvement Support preventive maintenance activities and mold changeover improvements. Drive scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, OEE improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives. Lead and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone). Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke), standard work, and continuous improvement activities. Support plant launches, production ramp-ups, and stabilization activities in a startup or growth environment. Injection Molding Facilities Develop and maintain documented contingency plans for critical molding processes and equipment. Responsible for specification and sourcing of new injection molding and ancillary equipment. What We're Looking For 3-7+ years of injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong working knowledge of thermoplastics , mold design fundamentals, and molding machines. Experience supporting automotive manufacturing environments preferred. Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and

IATF 16949

requirements. Experience with scientific molding, hot runner systems , and automation is a plus.

Bonus:

Greenfield or brownfield manufacturing experience. Why Join Us? Work at TYC's first U.S. development and manufacturing site . Be hands-on in a co-located engineering + production environment . Join a global Tier 1 supplier with 60+ years of automotive excellence . Clear paths for career growth and leadership development . ✨ Be part of the team building TYC's Michigan Mobility Center as a world-class hub for OEM lighting and mobility solutions.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person