Process Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing-Southbury,CT
Michael Page International
- Southbury, CT
- 2 days ago
Highlights
The organization partners with innovative customers to deliver high-quality products through advanced manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement. Our client is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in complex plastic components and assemblies for highly regulated industries.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Southbury, CT |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $85,000–$125,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Manufacturing Engineer
Our client is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in complex plastic components and assemblies for highly regulated industries. The organization partners with innovative customers to deliver high-quality products through advanced manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement.
Job Description
Develop, optimize, and improve manufacturing processes for injection molding and secondary operations. Analyze production data to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and increase OEE performance. Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions (NPI). Design and implement fixtures, tooling, work instructions, and process documentation. Collaborate with Engineering, Tooling, Quality, and Operations teams to support manufacturability and product launches. Support root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and process troubleshooting. Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction and process stability. Support KPI tracking, cost reduction projects, and process optimization efforts. Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, 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 applicant should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
- 3-7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- Experience within plastics manufacturing or injection molding environments preferred.
- Strong process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement background.
- Experience with CAD software and manufacturing documentation.
- Familiarity with automation, robotics, or cobots is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven process improvement methodologies.
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary ranging from $85,000 - $125,000 depending on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunity to support innovative manufacturing programs and product launches
Interested? Apply today.
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.