Senior Applications Engineer

G & F Precision Molding Inc•Danvers, MA

23h•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are agile, innovative, customer-centric, and dedicated to providing specialized, creative solutions in the life science, medical device, and pharmaceutical sectors. G&F Precision tackles challenging projects from concept to execution, offering custom solutions to universal manufacturing needs. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Applications Engineer to lead and implement technical solutions to customers’ needs and support G&F’s engineering team with implementation.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in injection molding, molds, applications engineering, manufacturing engineering, technical sales, or customer-facing engineering required; medical device or other regulate manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Plastics or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
Authorized to work in the U.S. and eligible to work without sponsorship. Must be ITAR compliant (US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder)
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD software), alongside the ability to interpret 2D engineering drawings.
Knowledge of plastic and silicone injection molding processes, molds, materials, and automation, with ISO 9001 and/or 13485 experience preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of business internally and externally, with the ability to drive action across functions, escalates barriers with urgency, and finds creative paths forward to execution.
Ability to wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in cleanroom environments, lift up to 15 pounds, and work at a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to accommodate occasional domestic and international travel, alongside periodic, consistent travel between the Danvers, MA and Fiskdale, MA facilities.

Nice To Haves

medical device or other regulate manufacturing experience strongly preferred
ISO 9001 and/or 13485 experience preferred

Responsibilities

Independently evaluate customer silicone rubber and plastic applications for manufacturability.
Identify and lead tooling, automation, injection molding, and risk reduction strategies to successfully manufacture custom parts.
As an independent technical-commercial leader, partner with mold making, equipment, automation, quality and material experts to develop robust solutions and align cross-functional teams around project requirements.
Develop cost models, margin recommendations, and quotation strategies that balance customer value, technical risk, operational fit, and business objectives.
Confidently lead tradeoff discussions, challenge unrealistic requirements, and make commitments the organization can keep.
Lead design for manufacturing activities using SolidWorks, mold filling analysis, CT scanning, and other technologies.
Guide prototyping and technical risk reduction on key projects to ensure continued customer support as programs transition.
Lead cross-department discussions and represent the applications engineering function in strategic customer, technical, and commercial reviews.

Benefits

401(k) with company matching
Critical Illness, Group Accident, Long-Term Disability, AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Account
3 weeks’ Vacation, 40 hours Sick Time and 8 hours Civic Day per year
9 Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Assistance