Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – SMC Specialist

Location : South Bend, IN

Molding Products, a division of IP Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of thermoset molding compounds, including Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) and Bulk Molding Compound (BMC). With decades of experience in composite material innovation, we serve a wide range of industries including automotive, electrical, and industrial markets. Our commitment to quality, technical excellence, and customer satisfaction has made us a trusted partner in the composites industry.

What You’ll Do at Molding Products :

As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer – SMC Specialist , you’ll lead initiatives to optimize and standardize our Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) manufacturing processes. This role will focus heavily on hands-on training, process documentation, and the implementation of best practices for SMC production across our teams. You will serve as the subject matter expert for all SMC-related operations, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve performance, enhance safety, and drive innovation on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities :

• Train and mentor operators, supervisors, and engineers on SMC molding techniques, materials handling, defect prevention, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and document work instructions, SOPs, best practices, and process guides specific to SMC manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement in areas such as product consistency, cycle time reduction, material yield, and equipment utilization .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement capital improvements and process changes that support SMC efficiency and quality goals.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to SMC operations including downtime, scrap, productivity, and quality metrics.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective action efforts for any SMC-related production or quality issues.
• Partner with the HSEQ team to support safety, regulatory, and ISO program compliance .
• Champion initiatives to reduce process variation and promote Lean / Six Sigma practices specific to SMC operations.

What We’re Looking For :

Why IP Corporation?

The salary range below is a general guideline. Final compensation will consider the scope and responsibilities of the role, your experience, education, location, and other business considerations.

Pay Transparency Range

$105,818.00—$121,433.00 USD