Job Description An employer is seeking a Director, Injection Molding Applications in the Batavia, OH area. In this role, you will lead the development, optimization, and automation of injection molding processes in Batavia, OH. This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective production through process innovation, automation integration, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of injection molding with hands-on experience in manufacturing automation, and strong communication skills to support customer interactions. • Injection Molding Process Development & Optimization • Lead the development and refinement of robust injection molding processes for new and existing products. • Optimize molding parameters for cycle time, part quality, and material efficiency. • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for molding-related issues (e.g., flash, sinks, warping, short shots). • Collaborate with design, tooling, and quality teams to ensure mold/tooling designs are optimized for manufacturability. • Automation Strategy & Implementation: • Oversee the design, selection, and implementation of automation systems including robots (e.g., 3-axis, 6-axis), end-of-arm tooling, vision inspection systems, conveyors, and part handling. • Develop strategies to improve labor efficiency and reduce cycle time through automation. • Partner with automation vendors, integrators, and internal teams to ensure systems are safely and successfully integrated. • Applications Engineering & Technical Support: • Serve as a subject matter expert for injection molding across all sites and product lines. • Support product development teams with material selection, mold design reviews, and DOE testing. • Lead technical evaluations for new materials, mold trials, and molding equipment. • Project & Team Leadership: • Manage engineering and technician teams responsible for molding process development and automation. • Lead capital projects for new equipment, automation cells, and process improvements. • Develop and maintain standard work instructions, setup sheets, troubleshooting guides, and training materials. • Train and upskill team members on technical, commercial and soft skills. • Partner closely with Commercial teams to proactively look-ahead to future technologies and customer demands, capture VOC and collaborate with Milacron’s Engineering team to deliver them to market in an expediated manner. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements - 10+ years of hands-on injection molding experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management capacity - Deep knowledge of injection molding equipment, tooling, hot runner systems, and auxiliaries (dryers, chillers, mold temperature controllers) - Proven experience with automation systems and robotics integration in injection molding environments - Working knowledge of scientific molding principles (RJG, Decoupled Molding) - Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies - Knowledge of simulation tools like Moldflow preferred - RJG Master Molder I or II certification preferred - Experience with automation controls (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, vision systems) preferred - Familiarity with cleanroom or medical molding environments preferred