Manufacturing engineer

Why Join Us? At Randstad, you don't just work here-you own it. As an employee-owned (ESOP) leader, every team member shares directly in our financial growth. We build critical, high-precision components for Fortune 500 OEMs in a modern, collaborative environment. We are looking for A Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.


What You'll Do

• Optimize Molding Processes: Maximize OEE, reduce scrap, and optimize cycle times across injection molding operations.
• Lead NPI & DFM: Drive new product launches from prototype to full production, including mold sampling, DFM reviews, and BOM management.
• Design Tooling & Fixtures: Use CAD (SolidWorks) to build custom assembly fixtures, hand tools, and ergonomic aids.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean initiatives, root-cause analysis (CAPA/MRB), and automation/robotics integration.

What You Need

• Education: B.S. in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 3-7+ years in plastics manufacturing (injection molding preferred).
• Skills: CAD proficiency, scientific molding principles, ERP/MES familiarity, and Lean methodology. Robotics/cobots preferred.

What We Offer

• ESOP Retirement Plan: Build long-term wealth through company equity.
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and 401(k) match.
• Growth Culture: High-impact work in regulated, high-tech industries.

salary: $85,000 - $125,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 2:30 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization- Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing and assembly processes for injection molding and secondary operations.

Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies, reduce scrap, and improve cycle times and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Work with Work Instructions Specialist to establish and maintain standardized work instructions, process documentation, and visual controls.

Evaluate, design, and implement fixtures, hand tools, and other aids to improve productivity, consistency, and operator ergonomics.

New Product Introduction (NPI) - Lead manufacturing readiness for new product launches, including process development, new fixture design, and documentation.

Other Duties/Responsibilities: - Support daily production troubleshooting and escalation as needed. Maintain accurate documentation within ERP/MES systems. Participate in design reviews, and product introduction meetings. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Other duties as assigned

Collaborate with Engineering, Tooling, and Quality to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet customer requirements.

Support mold sampling activities and define production standards (work instructions, layouts, packaging, etc.).

Lead BOM reviews.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

• mold sampling (4 years of experience is required)
• CAD (4 years of experience is required)
• NPI (4 years of experience is required)
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Cost Acct
• engineering (4 years of experience is required)
• OEE

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 7 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.