Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Plastics & Injection Molding | $116K–$130K + Bonus | Orlando, FL

🌟 Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Engineer IV) – Plastics/Injection Molding Focus

📍 Location: Orlando, FL (On-Site)
✈️ Travel: Up to 40% (primarily to facilities in FL, KY, and PA)
💼 Level: Senior
💵 Salary Range: $116,160 – $130,680 USD
🎯 Bonus: 7.5% Target Annual Bonus
🎁 Signing Bonus: Negotiable
🚚 Relocation Package: Full Support Available
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Your Opportunity to Engineer Impact

Join a dynamic engineering team where you’ll lead complex capital projects and drive performance improvements across high-output plastics and adhesives manufacturing sites. Based in Orlando, this role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership in project execution, supporting multiple state-of-the-art facilities across the Eastern U.S.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead large and small-scale engineering projects, overseeing all aspects from concept to completion.

• Act as the central point of contact for capital project execution, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget.

• Evaluate and implement advanced technologies in manufacturing processes; coordinate vendor engagement and equipment selection.

• Collaborate closely with Plant Engineers, Managers, and Maintenance Teams to optimize equipment reliability, safety, and performance.

• Contribute to maintenance excellence programs and support root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automated systems.

• Mentor maintenance teams and help assess and close technical skill gaps.

• Provide ongoing technical support and occasionally assist in day-to-day plant engineering operations.

What You Bring to the Table:

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Plastics preferred)

• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the plastics industry

• Hands-on experience with injection molding and/or profile extrusion

• Deep understanding of systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, PLCs, and automation

• Proven track record of leading capital projects and managing multiple priorities

• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, project management tools)

Nice-to-Haves:

• Familiarity with adhesives and sealants production

• Experience in multi-site engineering support roles

• Background in maintenance planning or reliability engineering

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Lead transformative projects that impact production performance across multiple states

• Work in a high-growth, innovation-driven environment

• Competitive compensation and growth potential

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Equity Opportunities

• Remote flexibility when not traveling or on-site

• Full relocation support for qualifying candidates

What to Expect in the Hiring Process:

1. Initial conversation with a recruiter

2. Interview with hiring manager

3. On-site panel interview

If you're passionate about manufacturing innovation and ready to take your engineering career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you. Apply now to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing) | Manufacturing Procurement

Job Title:
Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing)

Location:
Multiple Locations (Hybrid – Office and Remote Work)
Magnolia, AK – Industry, CA – Saint Augustine, FL – Rosemont, IL – Connersville or Elkhart, IN – Delhi, LA – Monett, MO – Sidney, OH – The Dalles, OR – Lancaster County – Mountain Top or Pittsburgh, PA – Yankton, SD – Spanish Fork, UT

Industry:
Manufacturing & Production

Job Category:
Engineering – Industrial / Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing) is responsible for overseeing procurement activities for external vendors providing surface treatment (anodizing, coating) and fabrication services. This position plays a key role within the central procurement team, working closely with internal stakeholders such as supply chain, operations, finance, and sales, as well as business unit and plant procurement teams. The role will have a primary focus on North America while collaborating with teams across multiple business units.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or plant operations (10+ years preferred).

• Experience managing subcontracting (outsourced manufacturing) categories.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams.

• Proven ability to develop strategic approaches to spend categories and supply bases.

• Ability to travel up to 30% as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools.

• Experience with Should-Cost Modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis.

• Strong analytical skills, including expertise in creating and managing complex spreadsheets.

• Experience with business operating systems such as Oracle or SAP.

• Certification(s) such as CPSM, CPSD, or C.P.M. preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Category Strategy Development and Implementation

• Define category strategies using supply market intelligence, vendor knowledge, and procurement best practices.

• Lead procurement category deployment and supplier management to align with business strategies and minimize total cost of ownership (TCO).

• Prioritize internal production capacity before considering external suppliers, ensuring optimal plant utilization.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across procurement, supply chain, operations, finance, and sales to drive cost reduction strategies while ensuring vendor compliance with capacity, service levels, and safety requirements.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with category strategies, taking corrective actions as necessary.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to establish competitive sourcing environments.

• Conduct fact-based negotiations based on supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, and cost structures.

• Establish long-term contractual agreements with strong commercial and legal terms.

• Implement supplier performance management through Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Develop tools to support plant procurement teams in negotiating with local subcontracting vendors.

Cost Optimization and Process Improvements

• Act as a leader in managing total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category.

• Identify and lead initiatives related to specification, demand, and process improvements.

• Continuously assess internal production versus external sourcing opportunities to optimize cost and capacity.

• Measure and track category performance to identify opportunities for further efficiencies.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $140,000 – $150,000 USD

• Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate

• Bonus Eligible: No

• Overtime Eligible: No

• Travel Reimbursement: Yes

• Full Benefits Package

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Not a traditional buyer role; requires expertise in outsourced manufacturing and supplier engagement.

• Strong analytical mindset with experience in change management.

• Ability to develop and execute supplier strategies while optimizing costs.

• Travel up to 30% required.

This organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.