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Senior Process Engineer - Plastics

Michael Page International

  • Seymour, Connecticut
  • Today
  • $120,000–$135,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

Sector Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement Industry Industrial / Manufacturing Where Seymour Contract Type Permanent Consultant name Bridget Petti Job Reference JN-092026-7099044 The business partners with leading global organisations on complex, high-precision products and offers employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing long-term careers.
Michael Page International

Numbers & Facts

LocationSeymour, Connecticut
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$120,000–$135,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Injection Moulding Process Engineer

Directly share in the success of a growing, innovative manufacturer

Take ownership of high-impact process engineering projects

Our client is a highly respected employee-owned manufacturing organisation known for its engineering excellence, innovation, and commitment to continuous improvement. The business partners with leading global organisations on complex, high-precision products and offers employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing long-term careers.

Job Description

  • Develop, optimise, and troubleshoot injection moulding processes for new and existing products using scientific moulding principles.
  • Lead mould sampling, process development, validation activities, and production launches.
  • Analyse process data to improve product quality, efficiency, cycle times, and process capability.
  • Collaborate closely with Quality teams to establish effective process controls and monitoring systems.
  • Investigate and resolve issues relating to moulding processes, tooling, materials, automation, and equipment.
  • Create and maintain process documentation, setup standards, work instructions, and validation records.
  • Support the development and maintenance of PFMEAs, Control Plans, process flow documentation, and manufacturing standards.
  • Participate in mould design reviews, print reviews, and material evaluations.
  • Provide technical guidance on tooling, automation, equipment, and manufacturing process requirements.
  • Design and execute DOE studies, process validations, and capability assessments.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, scrap reduction, productivity, and operational excellence.
  • Support KPI reporting and analysis relating to efficiency, downtime, OEE, cycle time, scrap, and process capability.
  • Act as a technical expert for troubleshooting production challenges and quality concerns.
  • Mentor and develop Process Technicians, Setup Technicians, and Operations personnel on scientific moulding and process control methodologies

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 discipline.
  • 8+ years of process engineering experience within plastics manufacturing, including strong injection moulding expertise.
  • Demonstrated experience developing, validating, optimising, and troubleshooting injection moulding processes.
  • Strong understanding of scientific moulding, decoupled moulding, process windows, tooling, materials, and secondary operations.
  • Experience with mould sampling, process validation, capability studies, root cause analysis, CAPA, and corrective action processes.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, GD&T, PFMEA, and control plans.
  • Experience working with ERP/MES systems and process data analysis tools.
  • Strong communication, leadership, mentoring, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience writing, reading, and interpreting technical engineering and manufacturing documentation.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience within ISO 13485 or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with CAD software and process simulation tools.
  • Experience with Moldflow, RJG/eDART, cavity pressure monitoring, or similar technologies.
  • Background supporting medical devices, highly regulated products, or advanced manufacturing industries.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or advanced continuous improvement training

What's on Offer

  • Employee ownership programme with a direct stake in company success.
  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging and innovative manufacturing projects.
  • Strong exposure to advanced injection moulding technologies and engineering best practices.
  • Collaborative culture that values continuous improvement, innovation, and professional growth.
  • Excellent opportunity to influence manufacturing performance, mentor others, and progress your engineering career

Job summary

Sector Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement Industry Industrial / Manufacturing Where Seymour Contract Type Permanent Consultant name Bridget Petti Job Reference JN-092026-7099044

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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