What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Plastics Engineer - Bedford, NH position at Michael Page?
This Senior Plastics Engineer position is a hands‑on manufacturing engineering role focused on improving existing processes and validating new equipment, tooling, and technologies. The role blends applied statistics, structured problem solving, and project leadership to translate customer and product requirements into repeatable, capable manufacturing processes. It is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working on the manufacturing floor while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Client Details
The client is a well‑established manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and long‑term employee development. The organization operates in a high‑volume, technically complex manufacturing environment and invests heavily in process improvement, engineering rigor, and best‑in‑class production capabilities.
Description
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and improve manufacturing processes using applied statistics, Six Sigma tools, and structured problem‑solving methodologies
- Plan, execute, and document multi‑phase validation runs to confirm new and existing processes meet performance requirements
- Develop and manage project charters, implementation plans, timelines, and resource requirements
- Act as a technical liaison between engineering, development, and operations teams
- Create product, process, and equipment specifications to ensure manufacturability
- Support transfer of new processes into production, including SOP development and operator training
- Establish and maintain control plans to sustain process gains over time
- Contribute to broader operational excellence and continuous improvement strategies
Profile
Ideal Candidate:
- B.S. in Plastics, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
- 5 years of experience in plastics, polymer, textile, or converting manufacturing environments
- Strong background in process validation, DOE, SPC, and root cause analysis
- Hands‑on experience using statistical tools (Minitab preferred)
- Proven ability to manage engineering projects end‑to‑end
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally
- Comfortable supporting shop‑floor operations and change management
Job Offer
What's To Offer:
- Competitive base salary with performance bonus
- Exposure to complex, high‑impact engineering projects
- Collaborative, engineering‑driven culture with global reach
- Clear path for professional development and career progression
- Stable organization with long‑term growth strategy
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.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000