Manufacturing Process Engineer - Polymers - Morristown, NJ
Michael Page International
Morristown, NJ
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$100,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Career Development, Chemical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation Standards, Extrusion, Heat Exchanger, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Lean Manufacturing, MPI, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing Requirements, Mechanical Engineering, Polymers, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Research & Development (R&D), State Laws and Regulations, Team Player
LOCATION
Morristown, NJ
POSTED
Today
This role supports and optimizes plastics extrusion operations while contributing to applied R&D and engineered product development. You will work closely with production teams to improve processes, enhance quality systems, and support customer-driven manufacturing solutions. Client Details This organisation is a specialist manufacturer of high‑performance polymer products serving highly regulated, technology‑driven industries. It operates from an ISO‑certified facility and is known for deep technical expertise and long-term customer partnerships. The business is family-owned, with a collaborative culture and short decision-making lines. Engineers are encouraged to be hands-on and commercially aware. Continuous improvement and innovation are central to how the company operates. Description Support and improve plastics extrusion processes through hands-on troubleshootingDevelop, document, and implement standard operating proceduresEvaluate, maintain, and calibrate quality control and measurement equipmentWork with operators to reduce scrap and improve consistency and throughputTranslate customer requirements into practical manufacturing solutionsSupport engineered product builds, including custom heat exchanger projectsContribute to applied R&D on new materials and processing methods Profile Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering2+ years' experience in plastics extrusion or a similar manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of quality control methods and inspection toolsPractical, hands-on approach to problem solving on the shop floorAbility to work cross-functionally with production and management teamsExperience with process improvement or lean manufacturing is beneficial Job Offer Competitive compensation and long-term career development potentialBroad exposure across manufacturing, quality, and R&D activitiesHigh-impact role with visible influence on operations and outcomesCollaborative, low‑bureaucracy working environmentOpportunity to develop expertise in advanced polymer applications 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.
About the Company
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Michael Page International
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.
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