As a Manufacturing/Process Engineer specializing in overmolding at Tempel

you will play a crucial role in optimizing overmolding processes and materials to enhance product quality

performance

and reliability. Reporting directly to the Director of Tool Engineering

you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions that meet customer requirements and drive operational excellence in the overmolding department.

This role has the flexibility to work remotely if the candidate is willing to travel to Chicago 1-2 times a month.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design

  engineering

  
  

  and manufacturing teams to develop and optimize overmolding processes for electrical steel laminations

  
  

  ensuring compatibility with various substrates and achieving desired mechanical and electrical properties.

  
  
• Assist in the selection and qualification of overmolding materials

  including thermoplastics

  
  

  thermosets

  
  

  and elastomers

  
  

  conducting material characterization

  
  

  and testing to evaluate performance and suitability for specific applications.

  
  
• Support the design and development of overmolding tooling and fixtures

  working closely with tooling engineers to optimize mold design

  
  

  cavity geometry

  
  

  and process parameters for maximum efficiency and quality.

  
  
• Conduct process validation and optimization activities

  including DOE (Design of Experiments) studies

  
  

  process capability analysis

  
  

  and root cause analysis

  
  

  to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance process robustness.

  
  
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to production teams

  assisting in the resolution of process-related issues

  
  

  quality deviations

  
  

  and non-conformances in the overmolding department.

  
  
• Act as a subject matter expert capable of assisting customers with design and engineering concerns on overmolding projects

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Science

  Mechanical Engineering

  
  

  or related field.

  
  
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in materials engineering

  process engineering

  
  

  or a related field

  
  

  with a focus on overmolding processes and materials.

  
  
• Solid understanding of overmolding principles

  including material selection

  
  

  mold design

  
  

  injection molding processes

  
  

  and process optimization techniques.

  
  
• Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials

  including their properties

  
  

  processing characteristics

  
  

  and performance considerations in overmolding applications.

  
  
• Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools for mold design and analysis is advantageous.

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in

but your previous experience doesn't exactly align

we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing

electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America

Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing

pickling

configured blanking

specialty cold reduction

lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus

Ohio

Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy

commitment to sustainability and proven business system

Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers

creating opportunities for employees

and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc.

and its subsidiaries

is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race

color

religion

age

national origin

sex

disability or veteran's status.