US Conec, Ltd.
Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.
US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.
Senior Process Engineer
Overview
The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting injection molding processes to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role requires working with cross-functional teams to improve process stability, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer will play a key role in tooling qualifications, process standardization, and developing best practices in molding operations.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and optimize injection molding processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cycle times.
- Troubleshoot and resolve molding defects, tooling issues, and process variations using root cause analysis techniques.
- Utilize scientific molding principles and process optimizations tools including Design of Experiments to establish capable and consistent molding processes.
- Assist with new production equipment installation and qualification, providing feedback on suitability, performance and reliability.
- Lead process development for tool qualifications and test runs supporting both new product introductions and capacity tooling.
- Work closely with tooling engineers, maintenance teams, and production staff to enhance mold performance and longevity.
- Standardize process documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, and process sheets.
- Implement continuous improvement projects focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and process efficiency.
- Research and recommend new molding technologies, automation, and auxiliary equipment to enhance production capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership and training to engineers, technicians, and production personnel.
- Ensure compliance with all quality standards and company policies.
- Actively represent the processing capability during mold design reviews and DFM evaluations to insure processing consideration are included in the tooling design cycle.
- Provide on-site support for tooling trials and evaluations at tooling vendors
- Recommend resins and additive packages to support product performance requirements and manufacturing needs while insuring all material-based safety protocols and PPE needs are understood and met.
Must Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Plastics engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in injection molding process development, tooling, and manufacturing with a focus on tight tolerance, precision injection molding.
- Formal Master Molder or similar training RJG, AIM, etc. a strong plus
- Strong understanding of polymer materials, mold construction, and processing parameters with a focus on engineering grade resins including PEI, PBT, and PC/ABS.
- Expertise in scientific molding techniques, mold flow analysis, and process validation methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with injection molding machines, robotics, and automation systems.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies (Green/Black Belt preferred), and SPC.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting molding defects such as flash, short shots, burns, warpage, and splay.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions using data analysis tools and techniques.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities for cross-functional collaboration.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
- 4 weeks of PTO to relax and recharge
- Health, dental, and vision plans to support you and your family
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match and planning resources
- A collaborative, team-based culture focused on innovation and quality
- Paid holidays and employee recognition programs
- Opportunities to work with advanced molding technologies and infrastructure systems
- STEM outreach and community engagement initiatives
US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Join US Conec today and be part of a team that values each other, promotes innovation and growth, and strives to exceed customer expectations in everything we do.
US Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in injection molding process development, tooling, and manufacturing, focused on tight-tolerance precision molding.
- Formal Master Molder or similar training through RJG, AIM, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of polymer materials, mold construction, and processing parameters, including engineering-grade resins such as PEI, PBT, and PC/ABS.
- Expertise in scientific molding techniques, mold flow analysis, and process validation methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with injection molding machines, robotics, and automation systems.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and SPC.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Proficiency troubleshooting molding defects including flash, short shots, burns, warpage, and splay.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to make data-driven decisions using data analysis tools and techniques.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
US Conec Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about US Conec and has not been reviewed or approved by US Conec.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Job postings consistently advertise a minimum of four weeks of PTO plus paid holidays. This establishes a generous time-off baseline across many roles.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Company materials state base pay plus variable bonus for all employees, with postings citing performance-based bonus potential and employee recognition programs. This signals a structured incentive component embedded in total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Current postings routinely include medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families. This indicates comprehensive core health coverage as a standard offering.
US Conec Insights
What We Do
With over 30 years of proven innovation, US Conec continues to redefine the optical interconnect industry with next generation high density connectivity solutions. US Conec designs, develops, and manufactures industry leading technology solutions for data center structured cabling, public network, on-board interconnect, industrial and military markets worldwide. The company’s key product developments include MT ferrules, MTP® brand MPO connectors, MTP® PRO solutions, MXC® connectors, PRIZM® LightTurn® and PRIZM® MT lensed ferrule technology, ELiMENT™ single fiber connectors, VSFF MDC and MMC connectors, Fast-Track™ connectors, IBC™ fiber-optic cleaning solutions, termination equipment, high precision optical packaging components, and customized precision interconnect solutions.
