Injection Molding Engineer

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. At our headquarters in Espelkamp and worldwide locations we employ around 6,000 people who drive new opportunities and innovations in IoT and artificial intelligence. We remain a regionally connected family business grounded in high‑tech excellence.

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We are seeking an Injection Molding Engineer to support the operation in the injection molding area, purchase equipment, introduce new technologies, and develop new products.

• Serve as the project manager for the launch of new tooling, communicating regularly with the tool shop and reviewing progress to ensure tool builds are designed and built.
• Provide input for new project quotes to ensure planned equipment is suitable.
• Ensure on‑time completion, quality and cost targets associated with the implementation of new injection molds, machines and projects into production.
• Participate in problem‑solving efforts for root‑cause determination of part defects.
• Review mold vendor design proposals and assure functional mold performance.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on project matters, mold and fixture design, validation, and product quality issues.
• Advising on Design for Manufacturability – provide customers with required mold/part design changes.
• Develop and optimize injection molding processes for tight‑tolerance, short‑run production.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non‑conformances.

• +5 years of injection molding experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering or Engineering, or relevant experience may substitute for the required degree.
• Working knowledge of engineering terminology and technical experience with injection molding, processes, tooling and validation protocols.
• Strong customer/supplier/vendor communication and follow‑up skills.
• Experience with new product launch concepts and continuous improvement mindset.
• Familiarity with problem solving techniques and flexibility.
• Exceptional attention to detail in a collaborative and team‑driven environment.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Logical, methodical approach to solving problems is required.

• Competitive base salary: $80,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience, location dependent).
• Eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days PTO to start (36 days max).
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company‑sponsored life, AD&D and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and hybrid working policy.
• 401(k) with 4% dollar‑for‑dollar match, fully vested upon eligibility.

HARTING offers a supportive, family‑owned work environment with a commitment to community, innovation and employee well‑being.