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Thermal Plastic Process Engineer - Merrimac, MA

Merrimac, Massachusetts Permanent USD135,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
An industry-leading advanced materials manufacturer is seeking a Thermoplastic Process Engineer to support research, development, and manufacturing process optimization at its Massachusetts innovation center. This role offers the opportunity to work on extrusion and thermoplastic processing technologies that support high-performance aerospace and defense applications while driving continuous improvement and new product development.
  • Help advance next-generation thermoplastic composite technologies
  • Work with an established global materials innovator

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized manufacturer of advanced composite materials and engineered solutions that serve some of the world's most demanding industries, including aerospace, defense, transportation, and industrial markets. With decades of innovation and a strong investment in research and development, the organization has built a reputation for producing lightweight, high-performance materials that help customers solve complex engineering challenges.
The company combines the stability of an established international business with the innovation-focused culture of a technology-driven engineering organization. Employees have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking materials, collaborate with highly skilled technical teams, and contribute to products that support both current and future-generation aerospace and mobility platforms.

This position is based within a dedicated R&D environment where engineers are encouraged to influence process development, improve manufacturing performance, and play a meaningful role in bringing new technologies to market.

Job Description

  • Develop, optimize, and improve thermoplastic manufacturing and extrusion processes.
  • Lead process development activities for new products and material technologies.
  • Analyze production performance and implement solutions to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
  • Design and execute engineering trials, experiments, and validation activities.
  • Support scale-up efforts from research and development into manufacturing environments.
  • Utilize CAD and SolidWorks to create and modify designs, tooling concepts, and process-related equipment.
  • Collaborate with research scientists, manufacturing teams, quality engineers, and project stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process capability, waste reduction, and operational excellence.
  • Manage engineering projects, timelines, technical documentation, and reporting requirements.
  • Troubleshoot process challenges and provide technical expertise for manufacturing operations.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

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

  • Minimum 5 years of experience working with thermoplastics.
  • Hands-on extrusion process experience.
  • Proficiency with CAD software and SolidWorks.
  • Strong understanding of polymer processing and manufacturing principles.
  • Experience supporting process development, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrated project management or technical leadership experience.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Experience with composites, advanced materials, or highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to meet requirements associated with defense-related work.
  • Ability to successfully navigate a security clearance review process.
  • Candidates with polymer engineering, extrusion engineering, or advanced materials manufacturing experience will be especially well suited for this opportunity.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation with a target salary around $135,000, dependent on experience.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge thermoplastic and composite technologies.
  • Exposure to advanced aerospace, defense, and emerging mobility applications.
  • Highly visible role within a research and development environment.
  • Strong potential for technical growth, professional development, and career advancement.
  • Collaborative engineering culture with access to experienced technical experts.
  • Opportunity to lead impactful process improvement and product development projects.
  • Stable employment with a globally established and financially strong organization.
  • Exposure to innovative materials and manufacturing technologies at the forefront of the industry.
  • Comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to contribute to next-generation engineering solutions.



Contact
Delaney Sandner
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7118775

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Merrimac
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Delaney Sandner
Job Reference
JN-102026-7118775
 

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