Plastic Engineer- Consumer Goods- Bedford, MA

Stable workplace while they scale the business
Great company culture and employee growth

About Our Client

The top player in the space with no true competators anywhere in reach. They have seen continued success for over 20 years and have seen significant growth every year. They have build a great ompany culture and growth strategy to keep their employees happy and develop over time.

Job Description

The Plastics Engineer will be responsible for:

Utilize advanced statistical and data analysis tools within a structured problem-solving framework to evaluate and improve existing processes for the client, translating their requirements into repeatable, high-capability manufacturing solutions.
Plan, execute, and analyze multi-phase validation activities to ensure new equipment, processes, and tooling meet the client's functional and performance requirements.
Develop and maintain Project Charters and Implementation Plans for client engagements, clearly defining scope, expected outcomes, resource requirements, and timelines.
Serve as the technical liaison to the client's development and engineering teams, participating in design and project reviews while establishing product and equipment specifications that ensure manufacturability.
Support the successful transfer of new processes and project solutions to the client's operations, including operator training and the creation of standard operating procedures where applicable.
Establish and implement control plans to ensure that improvements delivered to the client are sustained and continue to deliver value over time.
Contribute to the development and execution of operational strategies that drive Operational Excellence initiatives for the client at both regional and global levels.

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

The successful Plastics Engineer will have a background that follows:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field, with 5 to 9 years of industry experience supporting client driven manufacturing environments. Mechanical, Industrial, or other engineering disciplines considered with relevant application experience.
Strong working knowledge of applied statistics, process validation, root cause analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies, with the ability to apply these tools to solve client manufacturing and process challenges. Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard engineering software tools.
Experience utilizing Minitab statistical software for data analysis and process improvement initiatives.
Working knowledge of textile and plastics manufacturing processes in support of client production environments.
Familiarity with web handling and converting processes.
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, communication, and project management skills when working directly with client stakeholders and internal teams. Proven ability to independently learn and apply new concepts through technical literature, online resources, and formal training programs.