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Plastics Engineering Manager

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GPAC

Winsted, CT (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/14/2026

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Engineering Manager - Injection Molding (Scientific Molding / NPI) Position Summary We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing and process engineering within a high-volume injection molding environment. This role is responsible for driving technical execution across process engineering, manufacturing engineering, automation support, and new product introduction (NPI). Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership Lead manufacturing and process engineering teams in an injection molding environment Build engineering capability focused on process control, technical execution, and continuous improvement Establish engineering standards, best practices, and scalable systems Develop engineering talent and technical leadership within the organization New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead injection molding product launches and transfers Support DFM, process feasibility, and tooling readiness Drive process validation, documentation, and production ramp-up Ensure successful transition from development to full-scale production Injection Molding Process Engineering Develop and optimize scientific molding processes Improve process stability, capability, cycle time, and scrap reduction Lead DOE, process characterization, and process window development Troubleshoot complex molding, tooling, and production issues Validation & Quality Systems Support
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validation activities Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and GMP requirements Partner with Quality on CAPAs, root cause analysis, and corrective actions Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Drive Lean manufacturing and operational improvement initiatives Support automation and manufacturing technology integration Improve OEE, throughput, uptime, and production efficiency Lead root cause and structured problem-solving efforts Customer & Cross-Functional Support Participate in customer and technical reviews as needed Support quoting, feasibility, and new business assessments Collaborate across operations, quality, and program management teams Qualifications 8+ years of engineering leadership experience in injection molding or regulated manufacturing Strong background in scientific molding and process development Experience with NPI, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and tooling/process transfers Proven ability to lead engineering teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment Strong understanding of injection molding systems, automation, and process optimization Experience with ISO 13485, FDA, and GMP environments preferred Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction and without the need for current or future sponsorship. Resumes can be confidentially sent to eli.stader@gogpac.com or call direct at (319)774-8916.