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Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics - Waterbury, CT

Michael Page International

  • Waterbury, Connecticut
  • 2 days ago
  • $85,000–$125,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

Serving Fortune 500 customers in the medical device, defense, homeland security, and technology sectors, the company is known for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and collaborative culture. Analyze production data to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, increase OEE, and drive process efficiency.
Michael Page International

Numbers & Facts

LocationWaterbury, Connecticut
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$85,000–$125,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Manufacturing Engineer

My client is an employee-owned leader in plastic injection molding, contract manufacturing, and tool building. Serving Fortune 500 customers in the medical device, defense, homeland security, and technology sectors, the company is known for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and collaborative culture.

Job Description

Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing and assembly processes for molding and secondary operations. Analyze production data to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, increase OEE, and drive process efficiency. Establish and maintain standardized work instructions, process documentation, and visual management systems. Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and ergonomic solutions to improve productivity and consistency. Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions and production launches. Collaborate with Engineering, Tooling, and Quality teams to ensure manufacturability and customer requirements are met. Support mold sampling, process validation, production standards, and BOM reviews. Partner with Quality on root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and MRB support. Work closely with Tooling and Maintenance teams to improve mold performance and reliability. Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance. Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction and process stability. Track and analyze KPIs including scrap, downtime, efficiency, throughput, and overall equipment performance. Support production troubleshooting, ERP/MES documentation, and regulatory compliance activities.

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.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manufacturing Engineer should have: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline. 3-7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within plastics manufacturing environments. Injection molding experience strongly preferred. Experience with process development, tooling, manufacturing troubleshooting, and production support. Proficiency with CAD software and engineering documentation. Familiarity with automation, robotics, or collaborative robot (cobot) technologies preferred. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience utilizing ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis tools. Strong root cause analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills. Hands-on engineer with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Experience supporting regulated industries such as medical device, defense, or technology manufacturing is a plus. Must meet ITAR employment eligibility requirements.

What's on Offer

Employee-owned organization. Exposure to advanced molding technologies. Support new product launch initiatives. Opportunity to drive automation projects. Collaborative cross-functional environment. Diverse customer base across growing industries. Strong career development potential. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Apply to this role today for immediate consideration! Contact Madison Weber Quote job ref JN-092026-7103143

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

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