Plastics Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Massachusetts; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Holidays and vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Optional long-term disability

Descripción de la vacante

Brightpath Associates LLC in Hudson, MA is seeking a Plastics Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding) to lead process development and drive production-ready solutions across design to manufacturing.

This senior role partners with customers, tooling vendors, and internal teams to optimize quality, cycle times, and process capability while solving complex problems and delivering measurable improvements.

Formación

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in plastic injection molding engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering; Plastics Engineering or related field preferred.
• Deep expertise in processing, tooling, materials, and mold design.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and optimization of injection molding processes for complex, tight-tolerance components.
• Own key customer programs, serving as the primary technical point of contact from design through production.
• Evaluate and approve tooling designs, modifications, and performance.
• Partner with tooling vendors and internal teams to ensure molds are production-ready and performing at peak efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and increase overall process capability.
• Utilize SolidWorks and CAD data to support product development, manufacturability, and quoting.
• Troubleshoot processing and tooling challenges with a hands-on, solution-driven approach.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and leadership to ensure seamless execution.

Conocimientos

Injection molding

Process development

Problem solving

Leadership

Customer interaction

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP systems

IQMS

Descripción del empleo

Position: Plastics Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding)

Location: Hudson, MA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (based on business needs)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Plastics Engineer to take a lead role in driving process development, technical problem-solving, and new program success within injection molding operations.

This is a senior, high-impact position where you will own complex projects from concept through production, working directly with customers, tooling partners, and internal teams to deliver optimized, production-ready solutions. Your expertise will directly influence quality, efficiency, and the long-term success of manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions

• Lead development and optimization of injection molding processes for complex, tight-tolerance components.
• Own key customer programs, serving as the primary technical point of contact from design through production.
• Evaluate and approve tooling designs, modifications, and performance.
• Partner with tooling vendors and internal teams to ensure molds are production-ready and performing at peak efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and increase overall process capability.
• Utilize SolidWorks and CAD data to support product development, manufacturability, and quoting.
• Troubleshoot processing and tooling challenges with a hands-on, solution-driven approach.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and leadership to ensure seamless execution.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in plastic injection molding engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering; Plastics Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Deep expertise in processing, tooling, materials, and mold design.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and ERP systems; IQMS preferred.
• Proven ability to lead projects, solve complex problems, and drive measurable improvements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface directly with customers and vendors.
• Paid time off, holidays, and vacation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability.
• Optional long-term disability coverage.

Additional Information

• This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet ongoing business requirements.
• Pre-employment background checks are required for all applicants who accept an offer. Employment offers are contingent upon an acceptable background check.
• Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.