Quality Engineer - Injection Molding

Quality Engineer - Injection Molding

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Shift: 1st, 7AM - 3:10PM

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection-molded components . We are seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer with experience in manufacturing and direct exposure to injection molding processes .

The ideal candidate has a strong balance of quality systems (PFMEA, Control Plans, FAI) and floor-level execution (CAPA, SPC, capability studies) , with the ability to identify and resolve molding-related defects. This role offers strong visibility, customer interaction, and long-term growth potential in a fast-paced production environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

3-5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing , with at least 1-2 years of direct exposure to plastic injection molding processes (required)

Working knowledge of injection molding defects and process behavior (short shots, flash, sink, warp, burn, splay, etc.)

Strong experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and CAPA

Experience supporting PPAP / APQP activities

Proven ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions

Proficiency in GD&T and blueprint interpretation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Experience in automotive or regulated manufacturing environments

Familiarity with Plex, BuyOne, or similar customer quality systems

Experience with CMM operation (no programming required)

Experience supporting mold trials, validation, and capability studies (Cp/Cpk)

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 with audit participation experience

Exposure to Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies

Experience collaborating with Quality Technicians on inspection and FAI activities

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for molding-related defects and process variation

Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, and inspection plans aligned to molding processes

Monitor and analyze SPC data, scrap trends, and process capability (Cp/Cpk)

Support new product and mold launches , including validation and documentation readiness

Act as primary quality contact for customer issues , including PPAP submissions

Coordinate containment and disposition of nonconforming material

Partner with Quality Technicians on inspection activities and First Article Inspection (FAI) support

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and audit requirements

Physical and Environment Requirements

Physical expectations and working conditions associated with the job may include: standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods; lifting materials as needed; and working in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to the production floor.

Company Benefits & Culture

This organization offers a hands-on, team-oriented culture with a strong focus on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role provides high visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term career growth.

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential

401(k) with company match and full healthcare benefits

Opportunity for full-time conversion and career advancement

Collaborative, floor-driven engineering environment

Exposure to customer-facing quality systems and manufacturing operations

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