Senior Application Engineer

Masis Professional Group; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health/Dental/Vision

HRA

FSA

Dependent Care Account

Paid Holidays

Vacation: 3 weeks

Sick Time: 40h

EAP

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

Masis Professional Group partners with a local manufacturer to seek a Senior Applications Engineer in Danvers, MA or Fiskdale, MA. The role focuses on leading technical solutions across silicone rubber and plastic applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust manufacturing solutions.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in injection molding or related fields, a BS in Plastics or Mechanical Engineering, and proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD interpretation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in injection molding, molds, applications engineering or related fields.
• BS in Plastics or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; ITAR compliant.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and ability to read 2D drawings (CAD skills).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/13485 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate customer silicone rubber and plastic applications for manufacturability.
• Identify tooling, automation, injection molding and risk-reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with mold making, equipment, automation, quality and materials teams.
• Develop cost models, margins, and quotation strategies.
• Lead tradeoff discussions and commit to feasible plans.
• Lead design for manufacturing using SolidWorks, mold filling analysis, CT scanning.
• Guide prototyping and risk reduction for key projects.
• Lead cross-department discussions and represent applications engineering in reviews.

Skills

Injection molding

Molds

Applications engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Technical sales support

Education

BS in Plastics or Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD interpretation

MS Office Suite

Job description

Masis Professional Group has partnered with a local manufacturing company and is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer in Danvers, MA or Fiskdale, MA.

About Us

We are agile, innovative, customer-centric, and dedicated to providing specialized, creative solutions in the life science, medical device, and pharmaceutical sectors. We tackle challenging projects from concept to execution, offering custom solutions to universal manufacturing needs.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Applications Engineer to lead and implement technical solutions to customers’ needs and support company's engineering team with implementation.

What You’ll Do

• Application Evaluation: Independently evaluate customer silicone rubber and plastic applications for manufacturability.
• Strategy Identification: Identify and lead tooling, automation, injection molding, and risk reduction strategies to successfully manufacture custom parts.
• Technology Collaboration: As an independent technical-commercial leader, you’ll partner with mold making, equipment, automation, quality and material experts to develop robust solutions and align cross-functional teams around project requirements.
• Cost Modeling: Develop cost models, margin recommendations, and quotation strategies that balance customer value, technical risk, operational fit, and business objectives.
• Customer Confidence: Confidently leads tradeoff discussions, challenges unrealistic requirements, and makes commitments the organization can keep.
• Design Leadership: Lead design for manufacturing activities using SolidWorks, mold filling analysis, CT scanning, and other technologies.
• Prototyping Support: Guide prototyping and technical risk reduction on key projects to ensure continued customer support as programs transition.
• Program Handoff: Lead cross-department discussions and represent the applications and represent the applications engineering function in strategic customer, technical, and commercial reviews.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in injection molding, molds, applications engineering, manufacturing engineering, technical sales, or customer-facing engineering required; medical device or other regulate manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Plastics or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Visa Status: Authorized to work in the U.S. and eligible to work without sponsorship. Must be ITAR compliant (US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder)
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD software), alongside the ability to interpret 2D engineering drawings.
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of plastic and silicone injection molding processes, molds, materials, and automation, with ISO 9001 and/or 13485 experience preferred.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of business internally and externally, with the ability to drive action across functions, escalates barriers with urgency, and finds creative paths forward to execution.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in cleanroom environments, lift up to 15 pounds, and work at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Travel: Ability to accommodate occasional domestic and international travel, alongside periodic, consistent travel between the Danvers, MA and Fiskdale, MA facilities.

What Benefits We Offer

A comprehensive rewards package to support your health, wealth, and professional growth:

• Financial Security: 401(k) with company matching; Critical Illness, Group Accident, Long-Term Disability, AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Account.
• Time Off: 3 weeks’ Vacation, 40 hours Sick Time and 8 hours Civic Day per year; and 9 Paid Holidays.
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pet Insurance and Parental Leave.
• Growth: Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Assistance.