Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing - Vineland, NJ

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in supporting production operations, leading engineering projects, and implementing process improvements across the facility. This position combines project management, technical problem-solving, automation support, and continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in supporting production operations, leading engineering projects, and implementing process improvements across the facility. This position combines project management, technical problem-solving, automation support, and continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.

Client Details

My client is a well-established manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. The organization develops highly engineered products that serve critical industries where reliability and performance are essential. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages continuous improvement, professional development, and cross-functional teamwork. Significant investment is made in advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and process optimization.

Description

• Lead capital infrastructure projects from planning through execution and implementation.
• Develop project schedules, define requirements, allocate resources, and manage project documentation.
• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting technical issues and identifying root causes.
• Design and implement engineering solutions that improve safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes and systems.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering teams, and external vendors to resolve complex challenges.
• Plan and deliver automation projects that improve equipment performance and reduce operational costs.
• Standardize equipment, processes, and infrastructure to support best practices across operations.
• Support preventative maintenance initiatives and equipment reliability improvements.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing, process engineering, or technical engineering experience within plastics manufacturing.
• Proven project management experience overseeing engineering or capital projects.
• Experience within injection molding or plastics processing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of automation systems, manufacturing equipment, and process optimization techniques.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methodologies.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles, with Green Belt, or PMP certification considered a plus.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and levels of the organization.

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to capital projects, automation technologies, and advanced manufacturing systems.
• Long-term career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives

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.

Requirements -Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred. -3-5+ years of Process Engineering experience within plastics manufacturing or injection molding. -Strong understanding of scientific molding principles and process optimization techniques. -Experience with tooling, mold development, and troubleshooting. -Knowledge of process validation methodologies, including IQ/OQ/PQ. -Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or similar quality management system