Quality Engineer

Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM); United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Two health plan options with fully or

Fully reimbursed deductible option

401(k) with company match

Group life insurance and AD&D

Short-term disability coverage

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Referral Bonuses

Paid Time Off including holidays and V

Job summary

Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) is a long-standing leader in custom injection molding, delivering high-precision components across four U.S. facilities.

We’re seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to own quality performance and drive improvements on the floor at our Hudson, MA site. You will lead quality strategy across operations, develop inspection plans, ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance, and mentor a growing quality team while collaborating with cross-functional groups to exceed customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience testing plastics injection molding products.
• Blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• FAI and PPAP understanding.
• PC-DMIS programming for CMM.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality strategy and execution across injection molding operations.
• Format quality plans, contract reviews, and launching new products to the floor.
• Provide timely communication and delivery of test reports to customers.
• Investigating and resolving quality issues by implementing corrective actions.
• Developing and controlling inspection plans for molding and secondary operations.
• Supporting and enforcing ISO 9001:2015 management system.
• Mentor and develop quality team members, fostering accountability and excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing and quality challenges.

Skills

Quality leadership

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

PC-DMIS programming

CMM programming

ISO 9001

FAI/PPAP understanding

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

PC-DMIS

CMM

Job description

Description

Build Your Future with an Industry Leader in Custom Injection Molding

Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) isn’t just another molder—we are a long-established leader in the custom injection molding industry, trusted to deliver complex, high-precision components where failure is not an option. Since 1968, we’ve built our reputation on execution, accountability, and continuously raising the bar.

With over 100 presses across four advanced U.S. facilities, we operate at a level where quality directly impacts customer success, long-term partnerships, and our competitive edge. We are investing in the next phase of growth—and we need a quality leader who can keep pace.

• Position: Quality Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding)
• Location: Hudson, MA (on-site)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (based on business needs)
• Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 (Dependent on Experience)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

The Opportunity: This is not a passive quality role. We are looking for a hands-on leader who will take ownership of quality performance, challenge the status quo, and drive measurable improvements across our injection molding operations. You’ll play a key role in upholding PMM’s reputation for excellence by driving quality standards that meet and exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Lead quality strategy and execution across injection molding operations
• Formatting quality plans, contract reviews, and launching new products to the floor
• Providing timely communication and delivery of test reports to customers
• Investigating and resolving quality issues by implementing corrective actions
• Developing and controlling inspection plans for molding and secondary operations
• Supporting and enforcing the ISO 9001:2015 management system
• Utilizing and programming the CMM, Micro-Vu, optical comparators, and hand-held measuring equipment
• Assisting team with all quality tests
• Mentor and develop quality team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex manufacturing and quality challenges

Ideal Candidate Experience :

• Proven experience in testing plastics injection molding products
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Previous blueprint experience and GD&T knowledge
• FAI (First Article Inspection) & PPAP understandin
• Prior programming and use of PC-DMIS for CMM
• Be a team-oriented professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability read, write, and communicate in English

Physical Demands of position:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, or maneuvering
• Ability to work in a loud manufacturing environment

Why PMM?

• Established leader in custom injection molding with over five decades of industry expertise
• High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership and influence on operational strategy
• Investment in advanced technologies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Paid Time Off including holidays and vacation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 2 Health Plan Options – One with fully reimbursed deductible!
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided group life insurance and AD&D
• Company provided short-term disability coverage
• Optional long-term disability coverage
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Note:

• This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
• Pre-employment background checks are required for all applicants who accept an offer. Offers are contingent upon a report which is acceptable to the company.
• The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Salary Description
$80,000 - $100,000