Plastics Engineer

Our client, a nationwide supplier of commercial products, has an immediate need for an experienced Plastics Engineer, to join their winning team in Trenton. Our candidate of choice will be responsible for designing and developing materials and other goods made with plastics. You will create specifications, establishes manufacturing control plans, and designs pieces and parts. KEY REQUIREMENTS: Design plastics or injection-mold fabrication processes. Create and improve injection-mold machinery. Research and develop new manufacturing processes. Analyze manufacturing data and suggest improvements. Analyze production and machinery line. Ensure quality output of molded components. Develop and design engineered plastic parts, insert molded parts and assemblies. Interact with customers, suppliers, and internal resources. Establish the parameters for an optimal molding environment. Design necessary components. Ensure environment to make plastics is appropriate. Analyze quality control and correct flaws. Work with other team members and vendors. Review existing validation reports. Create new reports and verifications. Analyze moldflow, part advisor analysis, finite element analysis, and stress/fatigue analysis on plastics. Design hot/cold runner molds. Develop 3D solid mold designs. Create water diagrams and hot runner wiring schematics. Prepare mold-filling simulations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Education/Certification: B. Sc in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, or Plastics Engineering or other related engineering discipline. Experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (extrusion, injection, compression, hot embossing). Working knowledge and application with the following concepts; polymer material properties, plastic molding, surface treatment and functionalization, heat transfer, and other related topics. Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role! Elgen Staffing is the fastest growing staffing agency in New Jersey. With a deep understanding of today's hiring trends and technologies we have the ability to leverage the most effective recruiting methods to find the best candidates across numerous markets and industries and place them into the appropriate position successfully. Please allow us to help you find your dream job today!