BG ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT INJECTION PROFESSIONAL

Injection Engineer

Location: Toledo, OH
Position Start Date: May 2026

Activities

• Participate in the validation of injection tool concepts.
• Contribute to defining the injection system for assigned projects.
• Provide technical recommendations to support project objectives for Quality, Cost, and Lead Time.
• Offer innovative ideas and technical solutions that add value to the project.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for toolmakers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the tool purchasing team with technical insights and expertise.
• Utilize department database tools daily (TCRD, FAC, Action Plans, trial evaluations, etc.).
• Organize and lead Trial Preparation Meetings; oversee Injection Tool trial activities.
• Participate in tool trials and drive necessary actions to meet trial targets established during Trial Preparation Meetings, following all safety regulations.
• Contribute to wash‑up meetings and tuning loops to analyze trial results with the core project team.
• Update the project action plan (FAC) and communicate relevant information to toolmakers.
• Oversee the factory tool transfer stage, ensuring tool and injection process reliability align with factory specifications.
• Document lessons learned (best practices and issues) and share them with the Injection & Tooling Expertise Group.
• Participate in customer initial sample part validations (PPAP, PVS, etc.).
• Update departmental databases, including raw material and shrinkage information.
• Adhere to Division Quality Systems and Optimap procedures.
• Use available POAE working tools (quality procedures, Keops, Optimap, Optisup, etc.).
• May participate in global injection molding meetings (worldwide).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of significant experience in injection molding and tooling.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and understand rheology studies.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and design software or viewer tools.