Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics - Southington, CT

This hands-on role focuses on driving lean and continuous improvement initiatives across plastic injection molding, clean room assembly, pad printing, and automation. You'll analyze current manufacturing processes and implement lean strategies to achieve faster changeovers, error reduction, process standardization, decreased downtime, and increased overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Client Details

My client is a full-service contract manufacturer specializing in custom mold design and plastic injection molding services for the medical, industrial, and military sectors. With over 30 years of experience, they offer capabilities including cleanroom assembly, micro molding, and quick-turn prototyping to deliver high-quality, customized solutions.

Description

In this role you will report directly into the Engineering Manager and be responsible for:

• Managing continuous improvement projects by leading initiatives, providing status updates, completing action items, setting goals, establishing priorities, managing resources, and developing action plans.
• Overseeing assigned project management programs.
• Leveraging Lean principles to design and execute new manufacturing processes, methodologies, and equipment layouts to enhance overall equipment effectiveness.
• Evaluating plant performance relative to goals and adjusting action plans accordingly.
• Possessing a solid understanding of Lean principles and tools, along with practical knowledge of the manufacturing and injection molding floor.
• Analyzing process flow and value stream layouts to recommend improvements.
• Performing system and business process analyses to identify, recommend, and implement modifications that improve efficiency and overall plant performance.
• Improving and optimizing manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Problem-solving product non-conformance by investigating and eliminating root causes.
• Understanding process and equipment limitations to enhance manufacturing efficiencies.
• Participating in the development and improvement of technical operating instructions.
• Designing and implementing new manufacturing processes and equipment, including documentation and training.
• Supporting new automation initiatives and providing lead support once they are launched into production.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• 3-5+ years of working with plastic materials
• Injection Molding experience required
• Hands-on mentality
• Troubleshooting familiarity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job Offer

The candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary and potential for salary growth
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation/sick leave
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A positive work environment that values collaboration and innovation
• Work-life balance and flexible scheduling options
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
• Engaging and challenging projects that foster skill development
• Supportive and inclusive company culture
• Networking opportunities within the industry
• Potential for performance-based bonuses or incentives.

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.