Job Description
I I Stanley Company, Inc., a leading supplier of automotive lighting products, was established in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1985. Founded on the principles of respect, trust, and value, we serve a wide range of customers - domestic and foreign - by supplying them with high-quality automotive headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps. POSITION SUMMARY: The Injection Molding Engineer will play a key role in supporting production, process optimization, and new equipment implementation for high quality plastic components supplied to major automotive OEMs. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining robust molding processes across machines ranging from 180 - 1600 ton, integrating automation systems such as six-axis robots with EOAT and camera-based inspection systems and leading the specification, purchasing, and installation of new molding and auxiliary equipment. Internal candidates are required to have under 3.00 attendance points. BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, document, and optimize injection molding processes for new and existing automotive programs Collaborate with equipment suppliers to evaluate new technology and ensure seamless integration into production Troubleshoot and resolve molding defects such as short shots, flash, splay, sink, burn marks, and warpage Optimize processes on injection molding machines ranging from 180 to 1600 tons Program and integrate sit-axis robots for pat handling, degating, or in-mold assembly using customized end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) Support implementation and operation of camera and vision inspection system for automated quality verification Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Maintenance, Production) to maintain process stability and compliance with IATF 16949 standards Participate in APQP, PPAP and FMEA activities to ensure successful product launches Provide technica