Senior RIM/SMC Process Engineer

Are you a hands-on technical expert in composite and polymer molding? We are seeking a Senior RIM/SMC Process Engineer to take complete end-to-end technical ownership of Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) and Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) processes. In this pivotal role within an industry-leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment, you will drive process development, stabilization, continuous improvement, and new program launches.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 / year (commensurate with experience)


Advantages
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package ranging from $90,000 to $120,000/year plus comprehensive benefits.

Career Growth: High-visibility "Advancement Opportunity" position with direct impact on production stability and innovation.

Dynamic Work Environment: Work alongside a collaborative team supporting world-class automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Continuous Improvement Focus: Opportunity to lead capital projects, implement advanced SPC tools, and mentor engineering technicians.

Responsibilities
Process Ownership: Develop, validate, and stabilize RIM and SMC molding processes for new launches, updated tooling, and ongoing high-volume production.

Quality & Launch Support: Support APQP/GCAR, PPAP, run-at-rate, and launch activities to ensure full process capability and alignment with customer specifications.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Lead structured problem-solving (PPSR, 8D) across molding and downstream interfaces to resolve paint, surface appearance, cure chemistry, and material variation issues.

Data-Driven Quality Control: Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor key quality variables and maintain process stability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with chemical, material, tooling, and equipment suppliers as well as internal downstream teams to optimize process performance.

Continuous Improvement: Drive yield improvements, cycle time reductions, and overall cost-saving initiatives; manage capital/technical projects.

Mentorship & Compliance: Train and mentor operators and technicians while ensuring total compliance with IATF 16949 standards.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer/Composite Technology, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience: 5+ years of process engineering experience in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing setting supporting OEMs.

Technical Expertise: Strong background in Reaction Injection Molding (RIM), SMC composite processing, or related polymer/composite manufacturing.

Material & Chemical Knowledge: Deep understanding of material behavior, adhesion mechanisms, cure chemistry, solvent interaction, and surface quality.

Problem-Solving: Proven expertise using structured root cause analysis tools (8D, PPSR, SPC, 5-Why).

Soft Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, strong project management capability, and a self-starter mindset.

Summary
If you are ready to take your process engineering career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Please send your resume directly to Leslie Walker at leslie.walker@randstad.ca to apply or learn more about this role.

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