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Process Engineer

Harrison Group, Inc. · Des Moines, IA,2d ago,verified 17 h ago
$80k – $123kfrom the posting

High school-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $79k (12 that show pay).

Optimize and validate injection molding processes on the production floor to cut scrap and cycle time.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on scientific molding with DOE and IQ/OQ/PQ validation on technically demanding plastic components

Might not be for you. Production-floor troubleshooting, not open-ended materials R&D

Mostly at the benchDeep specialist BS acceptable

Adjacent materials role:Develop, validate and optimize injection molding processes using scientific molding principles; knowledge of resins, materials, tooling; DOE, IQ/OQ/PQ

Seniority
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
High school
Experience
5+ yrs
Industry
General manufacturing
Role
Process Engineering
Relocation
Offered
Benefits
relocation assistance

Role details

Job Summary

As a Process Engineer, you’ll improve injection molding processes on the production floor of a growing precision and injection molding manufacturer. You’ll use process data, hands-on plant experience, and close collaboration with operators and technicians to reduce scrap and cycle time and strengthen process stability. This role involves molding machines, tooling, resins, and technically demanding plastic components.

Duties

  • Develop, document, validate, and optimize injection molding processes using scientific molding principles.
  • Analyze production data, troubleshoot tooling, resin, and equipment issues, and use root cause analysis to implement corrective actions.
  • Lead process improvement projects that reduce scrap and cycle time and improve machine utilization and process stability.
  • Support mold qualification activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, DOE studies, and capability analysis.
  • Support product launches, customer technical discussions, and production personnel training. Your impact: Better-controlled processes help production teams make consistent, high-quality parts and resolve issues quickly.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience in plastics injection molding process work within a manufacturing environment; approximately five years preferred. A four-year degree is not required.
  • Strong knowledge of molding processes, resins, materials, tooling, and technical drawings.
  • Familiarity with scientific molding, process validation, and data-driven problem solving; not every tool or method is required.
  • Comfortable spending significant time on the production floor and following problems through to resolution.
  • Ability to work directly with operators, setup technicians, tooling, quality, and production leadership.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $123,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Process Engineer role at Harrison Group, Inc.?

The listed annual base salary range is $80K–$123K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Process Engineer role at Harrison Group, Inc. based?

This role is based in Des Moines, IA.

What degree is required for the Process Engineer role at Harrison Group, Inc.?

This role asks for a high school diploma or equivalent.

How many years of experience does this Process Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Process Engineer role work with?

plastic resins.

What techniques or methods are required for this Process Engineer role?

DOE, capability analysis, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), root cause analysis.