POSITION OVERVIEW

A privately held and industry leading injection molder is actively looking for a Manufacturing Engineer (Plastics Industry)—with the successful Candidate headquartered in Pittsfield, MA.

The successful Candidate must be willing to be involved in a challenging and fast paced environment.  The Candidate will have close interaction with the manufacturing operation as well as senior management. The successful candidate will also interface/consult with Company customers (large and mid-level). The Candidate will also provide ideas/improvements for new projects--from testing to production.  This may include manufacturing documentation, pricing, tooling, and working with outside vendors--while actively collaborating with PPE team members.  

Reporting to the Plant Manager (plus continued interface with other senior managers), the Candidate will be responsible from initial design and quotation to a production-ready state. 

Summarizing, the Manufacturing Engineer will be integrally involved with the development and success of customers and projects from infancy to their ongoing success.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet company objectives towards success of specified projects.
• Prepare and execute action plans through establishment of validation protocols/processes.
• Establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel in the manufacturing process.
• Manage the success of an assigned manufacturing team and production associates.
• Provide coaching and professional development to team members to enhance their ability to service projects encompassing customer objectives.
• Coordinate customer involvement of other company personnel, including Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Management, as needs require.
• Provide timely feedback to Company senior management regarding manufacturing performance; maintain proper documentation and reporting of various project activity efforts including metrics.
• Assist in the development and implementation of corrective manufacturing action plans as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Associates Degree in Mechanical Technology; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Engineering
• 2 to 5 years of work experience in the plastics industry or in a similar manufacturing environment. Recent degreed engineers will also be considered. 
• Strong analytical skills with some project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategic project plans.
• Direct account management skills with the ability to effectively plan, organize, and manage resources to meet the Company’s aggressive goals and objectives. 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and appropriately judge when and where resources should be used.
• Persuasive communicator with excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally is required.