Plastics Engineer

Tiny components. Major impact. High‑priority hire.

This manufacturer is expanding rapidly within a high‑growth segment of the medical technology market. They are preparing for their next phase of capability expansion, and bringing in the right micro molding engineer is a critical part of that strategy.

If you are strong in micro injection molding and want real ownership without unnecessary bureaucracy, this team offers the autonomy and environment where engineers thrive.

The company is set up for significant growth, with new programs and opportunities ready for development and production. What they need now is a dedicated micro molding specialist who can elevate their technical capabilities and help the team scale with confidence.

This is a smaller, collaborative group known for a culture that values balance, trust, and practical engineering. Everyone on the team consistently describes their quality of life here as the best they’ve experienced. The environment is laid‑back, younger‑skewing, and supportive, with strong alignment between engineering, operations, and leadership.

• Develop and optimize micro injection molding processes for ultra‑small precision components
• Ensure new designs are manufacturable at scale and support smooth transitions into production
• Improve repeatability, stability, and yield for extremely small shot sizes
• Serve as the in‑house subject matter expert for micro molding processes and equipment
• Support the onboarding of new programs as capabilities expand
  
  Collaborate closely with tooling engineers on micro tooling and small‑cavity mold design
• Guide future molding capacity expansion as new presses and technologies are introduced
• Work cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and program teams

Must‑have experience

• Micro injection molding experience in a production environment
• Background in regulated or high‑precision manufacturing
• Hands‑on processing expertise with advanced polymers
• Strong troubleshooting, process development, and optimization skills
• Understanding of micro tooling and small‑cavity mold design principles

• Experience with small or highly precise components
• Manufacturing or process engineering background
• Familiarity with small‑tonnage molding environments

• Direct influence on next‑generation medical technology
• A team that emphasizes work‑life balance and minimal off‑hour disruptions
• A collaborative environment with quick decision‑making and no unnecessary red tape
• Opportunities to shape future technical capabilities and cross‑train in related areas

The company is flexible on title based on experience:
Plastics Engineer, Micro Molding Engineer, Senior Engineer, etc. They are open to earlier‑career engineers with strong micro molding skills and will also consider highly experienced specialists. Compensation is flexible for the right individual.

Target compensation: 120,000 to 170,000 depending on experience, flexible with a desire to get the right molding engineer onsite.

• Not a slow, approval‑heavy environment
• Not a constant firefighting role
• Not a lab‑only position disconnected from manufacturing

If you have micro injection molding experience and want to join a growing team where your expertise directly shapes what comes next, let’s connect.