Plastics Engineer

1 Year Contract

A growing medical device manufacturer is seeking a Plastics Engineer to lead product development, tooling, and process improvement initiatives within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plastic product and process development projects from concept through production.
• Support mold design, tooling development, validation, and process optimization.
• Utilize DOE, SPC, Mold Flow Analysis, FMEA, and Scientific Molding principles to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product performance, manufacturability, and cost reduction.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, validation activities, and design transfer processes.
• Identify and evaluate new materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Plastics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in plastics tooling, injection molding, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with DOE, SPC, Mold Flow Analysis, FMEA, and Scientific Molding.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred), GD&T, and statistical analysis tools such as Minitab.
• Understanding of validation requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies preferred.
• Knowledge of polymer materials and molding processes; polyolefin experience is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, drives continuous improvement, and enjoys solving complex manufacturing and product development challenges.