Manufacturing Process Engineer - Polymers - Morristown, NJ

• Work in a hands-on engineering role where you improve manufacturing.
• Must have plastic extrusion expeirence.
  
  

About Our Client

This organisation is a specialist manufacturer of high‑performance polymer products serving highly regulated, technology‑driven industries. It operates from an ISO‑certified facility and is known for deep technical expertise and long-term customer partnerships. The business is family-owned, with a collaborative culture and short decision-making lines. Engineers are encouraged to be hands-on and commercially aware. Continuous improvement and innovation are central to how the company operates.

Job Description

• Support and improve plastics extrusion processes through hands-on troubleshooting
• Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures
• Evaluate, maintain, and calibrate quality control and measurement equipment
• Work with operators to reduce scrap and improve consistency and throughput
• Translate customer requirements into practical manufacturing solutions
• Support engineered product builds, including custom heat exchanger projects
• Contribute to applied R&D on new materials and processing methods
  
  

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 Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• 2 years' experience in plastics extrusion or a similar manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of quality control methods and inspection tools
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving on the shop floor
• Ability to work cross-functionally with production and management teams
• Experience with process improvement or lean manufacturing is beneficial
  
  

What's On Offer

• Competitive compensation and long-term career development potential
• Broad exposure across manufacturing, quality, and R&D activities
• High-impact role with visible influence on operations and outcomes
• Collaborative, low‑bureaucracy working environment
• Opportunity to develop expertise in advanced polymer applications
  
  

Contact: Connor Colombo

Quote job ref: JN-052026-7014708