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Senior Plastics Engineer - Nashua, NH

Nashua, New Hampshire Permanent USD105,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Plastics Engineer to drive manufacturing innovation, process optimization, and capital improvement projects within a leading industrial organization. This role offers the chance to influence operational excellence, work with advanced manufacturing technologies, and contribute to high-impact engineering initiatives.
  • An exciting position for a plastics manufacturing professional!
  • Work with a trusted manufacturing company with career growth opportunity!

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established global manufacturer recognized for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The organization invests heavily in its people, creating an environment where employees are encouraged to develop new skills, take ownership of impactful projects, and advance their careers.
With a collaborative culture and a strong focus on engineering excellence, the business offers opportunities to work alongside cross-functional teams on both regional and international initiatives. Employees benefit from a workplace that prioritizes safety, professional growth, and long-term career development while driving meaningful improvements across manufacturing operations.

Job Description

Reporting directly into the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Lead engineering initiatives to improve manufacturing equipment, processes, and overall operational performance.
  • Analyze process data and utilize statistical problem-solving methodologies to identify opportunities for efficiency, quality, and cost improvements.
  • Plan, coordinate, execute, and evaluate equipment, tooling, and process validation activities.
  • Develop project plans, implementation strategies, timelines, resource requirements, and measurable success criteria.
  • Act as a technical partner to product development and manufacturing teams to ensure new products and processes can be effectively commercialized.
  • Create and maintain equipment, product, and process specifications.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and establish sustainable process controls that maintain long-term gains.
  • Support implementation of new technologies and solutions through training, documentation, and operational handover activities.
  • Participate in cross-functional project reviews and contribute to broader operational excellence strategies.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer requirements are translated into reliable manufacturing outcomes.



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

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline such as Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, etc.
  • 5+ of experience in an industrial manufacturing setting
  • Background in plastics manufacturing
  • Lean Manufacturing and SixSigma
  • Experience using PowerBI
  • Experience in project management
  • Senior level experience and depth of knowledge



*Apply today for immediate consideration!*

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a respected global manufacturing organization with a strong engineering culture.
  • Meaningful exposure to high-impact process improvement and capital investment projects.
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health and wellness programs designed to support employee well being.
  • Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Competitive retirement savings plan with a generous employer contribution and immediate vesting.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and company holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities.
  • Employee recognition programs and additional financial wellness resources.
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety, employee well being, and long-term career growth.
Contact
Ryan Hurd
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7119755

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Nashua
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Hurd
Job Reference
JN-102026-7119755
 

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