Senior Process Engineer - Injection Molding - Naugatuck, CT
Michael Page International
- Naugatuck, Connecticut
- 4 days ago
- $120,000–$135,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Our client is an employee-owned manufacturing organization recognized for innovation, technical expertise, and its commitment to delivering high-quality solutions for highly regulated industries. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, ERP/MES systems, and data analysis tools.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Naugatuck, Connecticut |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $120,000–$135,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Injection Molding Process Engineer
Lead high-impact process improvements in a growing manufacturing environment. Competitive compensation & benefits.
Our client is an employee-owned manufacturing organization recognized for innovation, technical expertise, and its commitment to delivering high-quality solutions for highly regulated industries. With a collaborative culture and strong investment in continuous improvement, the company provides employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.
Job Description
- Develop, implement, and optimize injection molding processes for both new and existing products using scientific molding principles.
- Lead mold sampling, process development, validation activities, and production launch initiatives.
- Partner with Quality teams to establish robust process controls and ensure consistent product quality.
- Troubleshoot molding processes, tooling, materials, automation systems, and manufacturing equipment.
- Analyze process performance data to improve quality, cycle times, efficiency, throughput, and overall process capability.
- Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, setup standards, validation protocols, and manufacturing records.
- Support the development and maintenance of Control Plans, PFMEAs, process flows, and related quality documentation.
- Participate in mold design reviews, material evaluations, and print reviews to ensure manufacturability and process success.
- Design and execute DOE studies, capability assessments, and process validation activities.
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reducing scrap, lowering costs, improving OEE, and increasing productivity.
- Serve as a technical expert and mentor for Process Technicians, Setup Technicians, and Operations teams.
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and statistical analysis tools to drive long-term process improvements.
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
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Plastics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of hands-on process engineering experience within plastics manufacturing, with significant injection molding expertise.
- Strong background in scientific molding, decoupled molding, process window development, tooling, materials, and secondary operations.
- Experience with mold sampling, process validation, capability studies, root cause analysis, CAPA investigations, and MRB support.
- Familiarity with CAD software and experience with Moldflow, RJG/eDART, cavity pressure monitoring, or similar technologies is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, ERP/MES systems, and data analysis tools.
- Experience working within ISO 13485 or other regulated manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership, project management, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Tooling teams.
- Must meet ITAR employment eligibility requirements.
What's on Offer
- Lead impactful projects that directly improve manufacturing performance and product quality.
- Work with advanced molding technologies, automation systems, and process optimization tools.
- Collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals in a highly technical environment.
- Enjoy long-term career growth opportunities within a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Six Sigma, Lean, Process Improvement
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Naugatuck
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Emma White
Job Reference: JN-092026-7096792
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.
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