Plastics Manufacturing Engineer - Littleton, MA

Job DescriptionReporting directly into the Head of NAM Engineering, you will be responsible for the following:Drive continuous improvement initiatives across extrusion and injection molding operations to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency. Known for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, the organization supports products that contribute to essential applications across healthcare, life sciences, industrial processing, and other regulated sectors.

Influence the Future Growth of a Specialized Production Operation!My client is a well-established, market-leading manufacturer that develops highly engineered products and solutions for customers operating in critical industries. Known for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, the organization supports products that contribute to essential applications across healthcare, life sciences, industrial processing, and other regulated sectors. The company offers a collaborative and values-driven culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, lead improvements, and work alongside global teams. With ongoing investment in technology, manufacturing capabilities, and continuous improvement initiatives, this is an excellent environment for engineering professionals looking to broaden their technical expertise while making a measurable impact on business performance. Employees benefit from exposure to advanced manufacturing processes, cross-functional project work, and opportunities for long-term career growth within an internationally recognized organization.Job DescriptionReporting directly into the Head of NAM Engineering, you will be responsible for the following:Drive continuous improvement initiatives across extrusion and injection molding operations to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.Develop, standardize, and optimize tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing processes.Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and global teams to support operational excellence and business growth.Lead process development projects that improve manufacturing performance and increase capacity.Identify opportunities to reduce waste, scrap, rework, and downtime through robust process controls and data-driven decision making.Support new product introductions by ensuring manufacturing processes are capable, scalable, and compliant.Develop business cases and capital equipment proposals to support expansion and productivity improvements.Specify, procure, and validate manufacturing equipment, tooling, gauges, fixtures, and assembly aids.Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment, providing technical expertise and root cause analysis.Lead corrective and preventative action activities, resolving production issues and supporting customer quality concerns.Create and maintain standard operating procedures, process documentation, and visual work instructions.Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, and safety requirements.Support engineering change processes and implement manufacturing improvements in a controlled manner.Provide technical leadership and mentorship across manufacturing operations.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 ApplicantThe successful candidate will be an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in plastics manufacturing, particularly extrusion and injection molding environments. Key requirements include:Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.Minimum of 3 years' manufacturing engineering experience within a production environment.Strong knowledge of extrusion, injection molding, assembly, and manufacturing process optimization.Experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.Demonstrated expertise in process validation, root cause analysis, FMEA, DFMA, and problem-solving techniques.Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and quality improvement tools.Experience working with 2D and 3D CAD systems.Ability to analyze production equipment and implement process improvements.Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.Experience supporting capital equipment projects and manufacturing expansion initiatives.Six Sigma Green Belt or BlackBelt certification would be advantageous.Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.Self-motivated, hands-on, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.What's on OfferOpportunity to join a stable and growing industry-leading manufacturer.Exposure to advanced extrusion, injection molding, and manufacturing technologies.High level of autonomy and ownership over impactful engineering projects.Involvement in strategic site growth and manufacturing expansion initiatives.Collaborative working environment with close interaction across global teams.Career progression opportunities within a large international organization.Opportunity to lead process improvement and operational excellence initiatives that drive measurable business results.Diverse role combining hands-on engineering, project management, continuous improvement, and technical leadership.Strong culture focused on safety, integrity, collaboration, respect, customer focus, and excellence.Chance to make a meaningful impact on products and processes supporting critical industries and applications.Job SummarySectorEngineering & ManufacturingSub SectorProduction, ManufacturingIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereLittletonContract TypePermanent