Valeo

Injection Molding Process Engineer

Valeo • $70K — $95K *
Smyrna, TN 37167In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of injection molding engineering experience in automotive
  • Experience with Milacron, Engel, or KraussMaffei injection molding machines
  • Proven problem-solving skills in injection molding
  • Strong communication skills with vendors and customers

Responsibilities

  • Support the Injection Molding Team through coaching and training
  • Plan and coordinate advanced industrial engineering assignments
  • Assist APU Managers / Site Manager in issue analysis
  • Estimate workforce needs and manage work schedules
  • Facilitate implementation of IP and VPS improvement tools
  • Review daily production schedules with the Master Scheduler
  • Organize Problem Solving Groups for root cause analysis
  • Ensure compliance with project requirements
  • Support Customer Initial Sample submissions for new part numbers
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned

Benefits

  • Full-time schedule
  • Regular employee status
  • Permanent contract
Full Job Description
What You Will Do
  • You will support the Injection Molding Team through regular coaching, team meetings, and on job training. Ensures the realization of QRQC activities for all problems (including problems from new projects) and including escalation to upper levels of management.
  • You will plan, schedule, and conduct/coordinate advanced industrial engineering assignments associated with Manufacturing Engineering
  • You will support APU Managers / Site Manager in the analysis of issues
  • You will estimate workforce needs and schedule work to meet completion dates and technical specifications
  • You may supervise or coordinate the work of Engineers, Technicians, Designers and others who assist in specific assignments
  • You will be responsible for facilitation and implementation of IP and VPS tools such as improvement proposals, 5S, problem solving, QRQC Involve suppliers, encourage use of QRQC methodology
  • You will review daily production schedules with the Master Scheduler
  • You will participate in the established procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of project roadmaps
  • You will organize and animate Problem Solving Groups with all the functions concerned and supplier representatives to analyze the problem, find the root cause, and define action plans by applying Problem Solving Quality Tools
  • You will support Customer Initial Sample submissions with correct documentation to ensure right first time acceptance for all new Service Part Numbers
  • You will complete other job functions as directed


What You Should Have
  • You have a technical Associates Degree (or experience in lieu of education)
  • You have 3+ years of injection molding engineering experience, preferably in the automotive industry
  • You have experience processing at least one of the following types of injection molding machines: Milacron / Engel / KraussMaffei
  • You have demonstrated experience to analyze and solve injection molding problems as an Engineering or a Technician
  • You have demonstrated experience as having good communication skills to outside vendors and customers


Job:
Process/ManufEngineering Engineer/Technician
Organization:
Injection Process
Schedule:
Full time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Permanent contract
Job Posting Date:
2026-07-21

About Valeo

Valeo is a French automotive supplier that designs and manufactures components and systems for cars and trucks. The company's products include lighting systems, wiper systems, powertrain systems, and more. Valeo is focused on developing technologies that improve vehicle safety, reduce CO2 emissions, and enhance driving comfort. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
Learn more about Valeo
Size
113,600 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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