Plastics Engineer

Blue Standard Inc. | Innovations for Healthier, Safer, & Sustainable CPG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Paid international training program

Job summary

A leading CPG firm in New York seeks a mid-level to senior Plastics Engineer to support innovative product development and optimize manufacturing processes. The role involves troubleshooting production issues and participating in a paid training program abroad. Ideal candidates possess knowledge in polymers and are open to international travel. Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $150,000 based on experience, with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Not required but strongly suggested: Degree in relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of polymer materials and processing.
• Willingness to travel internationally for 2 to 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plastic and alternative-material products.
• Support manufacturing processes, including injection molding and extrusion.
• Troubleshoot technical production and product issues.

Skills

Knowledge of polymer materials and processing

Plastics engineering or manufacturing experience

Willingness to travel internationally

Education

Degree in Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or related field

Job description

Plastics Engineer (Mid-Level to Senior) – Blue Standard Inc.

U.S.-Based | Full-Time | $95,000–$150,000 + Benefits

Blue Standard Inc. is seeking a mid-level to senior Plastics Engineer based in the United States to support product development, materials evaluation, and plastics manufacturing optimization across innovative and sustainability-focused projects, and help us to expand our production footprint from Europe to the US.

Notes:

This role would start in August of 2026 to begin a study program in Austria & Hungary.

Production is expected to start in October/November of 2026.

Production facility expected to be in the Mid Atlantic Region of the United States.

This role is ideal for an engineer with experience in plastics, polymers, manufacturing processes, tooling, and product commercialization. The selected candidate will also participate in a fully paid 2- to 3-month training/study program in Austria and Hungary to work alongside our international teams and partners.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and optimize plastic and alternative-material products
• Support manufacturing processes, including injection molding, extrusion, and tooling review
• Troubleshoot technical production and product issues
• Work across R&D, production, and commercialization efforts
• Collaborate with international teams during paid overseas training

Qualifications:

• Not required but strongly suggested: Degree in Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or related field
• Not required but strongly suggested: Mid-level to senior experience in plastics engineering or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of polymer materials and processing
• Willingness to travel internationally for 2 to 3 months
• Travel 1 to 2 times a year for continuing education in Europe
• Willing to relocate

Compensation:

$95,000–$150,000, depending on experience, plus benefits

• Company: Blue Standard Inc.