Key skills
Performance OptimizationCollaboration
About this role
Role Overview
- Provide deep technical expertise and enterprise-level support for injection molding machinery and related systems
- Drive equipment performance optimization, lifecycle planning, and benchmarking of alternate suppliers
- Partner with the Principal Tooling Engineer for alignment between mold and machine system design
- Support plants in troubleshooting, obsolescence mitigation, and performance upgrades
- Lead the evaluation of RPSNAB’s installed injection asset base to identify risks and upgrade opportunities
- Collaborate with engineering teams to define standards for injection machinery configuration, safety, and metrics
- Define root causes and recommend corrective actions for chronic equipment issues
- Maintain the injection asset database including lifecycle stage, obsolescence risk, and key performance metrics
- Support the refurbishment program from the machine systems perspective
- Provide training support on new injection platforms and system modifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in injection molding machinery operation, process optimization, or equipment engineering within the plastics or packaging industry
- In-depth knowledge of injection machine systems (Husky experience preferred), controls, hydraulics, and auxiliary equipment
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex machine performance issues and lead technical benchmarking efforts
- Strong collaboration skills; ability to work effectively across functions and with OEM partners
- Willingness to travel up to 30% to support plant assessments and supplier evaluations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)