What is the salary for the Plastics Engineer role at HRmango?

The listed annual base salary range is $75K–$105K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Plastics Engineer role at HRmango based?

This role is based in Ewing, NJ.

How many years of experience does this Plastics Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 2 years of relevant experience.

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Plastics Engineer

HRmango · Ewing, NJ1w agoverified 10 h ago

$75k – $105kfrom the posting

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Lead injection molding and tooling projects from concept through production at a manufacturing client

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Why it is interesting. Entrepreneurial mandate to build new molding capabilities, with automation, robotics, and AI on the roadmap

Might not be for you. Production-floor focused process work, not R&D; requires local on-site presence in Ewing, NJ

Mostly at the benchGeneralist First industry roleBS acceptable

Core polymer roleHands-on plastic injection molding and tooling experience; knowledge of molding processes, tooling, materials

Seniority: Mid-level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 2+ yrs
Industry: General manufacturing
Role: Process Engineering

Materials

Plastics349 roles

Role details

HR Mango is seeking a hands-on Plastics Engineer to support and advance tooling and injection molding operations for a growing manufacturing client.

This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial engineer who wants to build, innovate, and improve processes—not simply maintain existing operations. The successful candidate will help develop new manufacturing capabilities and applications, including opportunities involving automation, robotics, and AI.

Key Responsibilities

Lead tooling and plastic injection molding projects from concept through production.
Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes.
Improve cycle times, product quality, material performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
Support mold trials, validation, root-cause analysis, and process documentation.
Evaluate tooling, materials, equipment, and emerging manufacturing technologies.
Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams.
Identify new product applications, processes, and market opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Hands-on plastic injection molding and tooling experience.
Knowledge of molding processes, tooling, materials, and manufacturing equipment.
Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and process-improvement skills.
Entrepreneurial, builder-focused mindset with the ability to turn ideas into action.
Strong communication, collaboration, and project leadership skills.
Must be local and able to work on-site.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with mold design, mold trials, validation, or scientific molding.
Familiarity with automation, robotics, sensors, or machine integration.
Experience leading manufacturing or continuous-improvement projects.
Interest in AI and emerging manufacturing technologies.

Compensation and Benefits

$75,000–$105,000 annually.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k), life insurance, and short-term disability.
Career-growth and leadership opportunities.

Hands-on tooling and plastic injection molding experience is required.

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

Plastics injection molding: 2 years (Required)
Tooling: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Ewing, NJ 08520 (Required)

Work Location: In person