Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics - Seymour, CT

Michael Page USA
  • Seymour, CT
  • $80,000–$120,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
3 days ago

Job Description

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing organization as a Manufacturing Engineer, leading process improvements, supporting new product launches, and enhancing operational performance across production environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced manufacturing initiatives, implement automation solutions, and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative engineering-focused culture.

Client Details

My client is an employee-owned manufacturer serving highly regulated and technically demanding industries. Known for its commitment to innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term investment in people and technology, the organization partners with leading global customers to deliver complex manufacturing solutions.

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will:

  • Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
  • Analyze production data to identify opportunities for reducing waste, improving cycle times, and increasing equipment performance.
  • Create and maintain standardized work instructions, process documentation, and visual management systems.
  • Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and ergonomic solutions to support manufacturing operations.
  • Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions and production launches.
  • Collaborate with engineering, tooling, and quality teams to ensure products are manufacturable and meet customer specifications.
  • Support mold trials, process validation activities, and development of production standards.
  • Conduct BOM reviews and provide input into manufacturing planning activities.
  • Partner with quality teams on root cause investigations, corrective actions, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Work closely with tooling, maintenance, supply chain, and external suppliers to improve operational performance.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects focused on reducing waste and increasing process stability.
  • Monitor and report on key performance metrics including efficiency, downtime, throughput, and scrap reduction.
  • Support day-to-day production troubleshooting and resolve manufacturing challenges.
  • Maintain accurate system documentation within ERP and manufacturing platforms.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Profile

The successful Manufacturing Engineer should have the following qualifications:

  • 3-7+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally within plastics or injection molding.
  • Experience developing, improving, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with tooling, production equipment, and process optimization methodologies.
  • Experience using CAD software for manufacturing and process support applications.
  • Exposure to automation, robotics, or collaborative robotic systems is highly desirable.
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices.
  • Experience working with ERP, MES, or other manufacturing software systems.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated project management and organizational abilities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Job Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Full health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Generous PTO
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Great company culture with room for career growth
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Opportunity to lead meaningful projects that deliver measurable operational improvements.
  • Collaborative team environment with strong cross-functional engagement.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSeymour, CT
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$80,000–$120,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
  • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Ergonomicsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
  • Manufacturing Automationunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Softwareunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Technologyunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Molding Processesunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operational Measurementunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Plastic Injection Moldingunmatched
  • Plastics Manufacturingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Validationunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Roboticsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Standards Developmentunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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