Senior Plastics Engineer - Injection Molding Leader

Plastic Molding Manufacturing; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA & 401(k)

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) in Hudson, MA seeks a highly experienced Plastics Engineer to lead process development, solve complex problems, and drive new programs from concept through production. This senior role partners with customers, tooling vendors, and internal teams to deliver optimized, production-ready solutions that enhance quality and efficiency.

You will own critical projects, guide tooling decisions, and work toward continuous improvement across manufacturing operations

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on experience in plastic injection molding engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Plastics or 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 and drive measurable improvements.
• Strong communication skills with customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Injection molding engineering

Engineering leadership

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP (IQMS)

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Plastics or related field)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

IQMS / ERP systems

Job description

Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) in Hudson, MA seeks a highly experienced Plastics Engineer to lead process development, solve complex problems, and drive new programs from concept through production. This senior role partners with customers, tooling vendors, and internal teams to deliver optimized, production-ready solutions that enhance quality and efficiency.

You will own critical projects, guide tooling decisions, and work toward continuous improvement across manufacturing operations