Technical Manager

An established and growing manufacturer in the rigid packaging industry is seeking a Technical Manager to lead the technical development of a newly launched closure manufacturing platform. This is a newly created, high-impact role supporting the startup of advanced compression molding equipment for caps and closures in a state of the art facility. The organization has extensive experience in injection molding and blow molding and is expanding into high-cavity compression molding technology to produce bottle closures and caps for major beverage brands. This role will be instrumental in building internal expertise, supporting customers, and developing a high-performing compression molding team. Location: This role is based in the Southeastern United States. While the position may be advertised in multiple cities for visibility, the primary work location is in the Southeast. Full relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Key Responsibilities Serve as the technical authority for compression molding of caps and closures Lead startup, optimization, and continuous improvement of new high-cavity compression molding systems Develop process parameters for closure production (preforms, bottles, and closures) Build and mentor a compression molding technical team Provide technical troubleshooting support to customers Interface with capper and filling line operations to ensure closure performance Collaborate with quality, engineering, and customer service teams Manage root cause analysis related to closure application and performance Establish best practices for compression molding processes and equipment Qualifications 7+ years of experience in compression molding of closures and caps Strong technical knowledge of closure design, cap application, and quality standards Experience with high-cavitation molding systems preferred Background in injection molded caps and closures will also be considered Hands-on troubleshooting experience in a production manufacturing environment Experience supporting bottlers, beverage packaging, or filling operations Strong understanding of capper systems and closure performance in the field Proven ability to build and lead technical teams Technical Manager, Senior Process Engineer, SME, or Key Engineering background preferred Compression Molding | Closure Manufacturing | Caps and Closures | Injection Molding| Blow Molding | Process Engineering | Plastics Manufacturing | High Cavitation Molding | Capper Systems | Beverage Packaging | Technical Manager | Process Development | Manufacturing Engineer | Plastics Engineer | Rotating Core Technology | Sheet Molding Compound | Closure Design | Bottling Support | SME H2 Pay: Up to $140,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you worked with high-cavity compression or injection molding systems (48 cavity or greater)? Do you have direct experience supporting closure performance on capping or filling lines (e.g., troubleshooting capper-related issues)? Have you launched or commissioned new compression molding equipment? How many years of hands-on experience do you have in compression molding ? Work Location: In person