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Senior Staff Engineer, R&D - Plastics - Nashua, NH

Nashua, New Hampshire Permanent USD125,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced R&D engineering professional to lead complex product development programs, solve challenging technical problems, and drive innovation within a global manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to influence new technologies, mentor technical teams, and play a key role in bringing innovative products to market.
  • Take ownership of high-impact product development initiatives!
  • Join an innovation-focused business that offers strong career development!

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established global manufacturer recognized for innovation, technical excellence, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The organization invests heavily in research and development, creating an environment where technical experts can make a meaningful impact on product performance and future technologies.
Employees are encouraged to contribute new ideas, collaborate across functions, and take ownership of important business initiatives. The company promotes a culture focused on safety, professional growth, employee well being, and career advancement, while providing access to comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Job Description

  • Lead complex research, design, development, and product improvement projects.
  • Evaluate technical feasibility and deliver innovative engineering solutions to challenging customer and business needs.
  • Drive global technology and product development initiatives across cross-functional teams.
  • Manage project deliverables, timelines, risks, and technical priorities to ensure successful execution.
  • Develop and implement new testing methodologies, specifications, processes, and technical solutions.
  • Analyze data, identify trends, conduct trade-off assessments, and recommend next steps.
  • Investigate product performance issues, identify root causes, and support corrective actions.
  • Create technical documentation, reports, presentations, and design control documentation.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and project team members.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance departmental effectiveness and product performance.
  • Generate innovative concepts and help develop next-generation products and technologies.

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 Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • Extensive experience in product development and engineering design within a manufacturing or R&D environment.
  • Strong project leadership skills with a proven ability to deliver commercially successful programs.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and working across cross-functional teams.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including statistical analysis and root cause investigations.
  • Knowledge of design validation methodologies, risk assessment tools, and structured experimentation techniques.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence others, build consensus, and lead technical discussions.
  • Previous mentoring or coaching experience with junior engineers or technical teams.
  • Self-motivated individual capable of working independently while thriving in a collaborative environment.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead highly visible and technically challenging product development projects.
  • Significant influence on innovation strategy and future product technologies.
  • Collaborative and supportive culture focused on professional growth and advancement.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible spending account options.
  • Wellness and employee assistance programs.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Competitive retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution and immediate vesting.
  • Paid vacation, paid sick leave, parental leave, and company holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
  • Employee recognition programs and additional well being initiatives.
  • Exposure to global teams, technologies, and customers.
  • Strong commitment to employee safety, health, and overall well being.



Contact
Ryan Hurd
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7119762

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Nashua
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Hurd
Job Reference
JN-102026-7119762
 

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