Allan James Associates is recognized as a leading recruitment firm serving the Plastics, Medical Device, Packaging, Chemical and other industries.  With more than 23 years of experience, we have developed recruiting systems that produce outstanding candidates.  The following is only a sample of the thousands of individuals available through our firm!

TOP TEN CANDIDATES

These are candidates that have recently come to our attention as a result of ongoing recruitment campaigns. These are hand picked, top drawer professionals that offer remarkable skills, achievement, and potential.  Many are not actively “in the market” but have indicated an interest in seeking a new opportunity.  We have more than 10,000 candidates in our database and contacts throughout the industries we serve.  

Contact Roger Aistrup, General Manager at 417-881-6767 or email jobs@allanjamesassociates.com for more information.

Mechanical Engineer - Medical Device Product Development

BS Plastics Engineering with 10 plus years of experience in plastic medical device product design and development. Unusual depth in all aspects of plastic design including mold design, product design, materials selection, and management of total NPD projects from concept to production. Strong FDA background in Design and Process Validation and Documentation.  Candidate seeks advancement and more challenging assignment. Living in the Mid-Atlantic and seeking relocation to the Southeastern states.  $85,000.  #11192.

Extrusion and Thermoforming Manufacturing Expert

BS Engineering, Six Sigma Black Belt with five years of experience in extrusion and in-line thermoforming of packaging products.  Candidate is a rising star in the industry with exceptional performance in the application of advanced lean manufacturing techniques that have dramatically improved productivity and improved bottom line performance.  Rare combination of Communication, Technology, and Modern Manufacturing Technique skills.  Seeks advancement to Technical or Operations management role in Manufacturing, Quality or Development.  Currently living in the Midwest, open to relocation to areas from California to Ohio.  $85000.  #11067

Product Development Engineer

MBA and BS Plastics Engineering with eight years of experience in injection molding and extrusion. Current responsibility for analyzing market and developing products and strategies to meet customer requirements. Has demonstrated outstanding project management skills and proven ability to develop products from concept through manufacturing. In-house expert for plastic materials selection, part and tool design coordination, regulatory compliance (Pipe, Tubing, Fittings), and process optimization. Living in the Midwest, open to relocation.  $75,000 plus bonus.  #11118

Materials Engineer and Scientist

MS Polymer Science with five years of overall experience in multilayer films, foam and plastic products including product and process R&D. Strong materials development skills specific to medical applications including blood and solution bags. Additional knowledge of co-extrusion and lamination processes.  Living in the Midwest and completely open to relocation to any US location.  $75,000 #10699.

Chemical Process Engineer-Refinery

BS Chemical Engineering with 4 years of experience in the chemical and refinery industry.  Currently performing day to day process monitoring and optimization.  Assists in large capital project justifications, equipment selection, installation and start-ups.  Responsibilities also include substantial Project Safety Management and coordination with Maintenance.  Prior experience in process simulation and modeling, development of P&ID's, PFD's, etc.  Very interested in Maintenance and Reliability Engineering and looking to relocate. Currently living in the Southwest.  $90,000 plus bonus.  #10967

Machine Design Engineer-Medical Packaging

BS Mechanical Engineering with 17 years of outstanding experience in the design and development of automated manufacturing equipment.  Specific experience in the design and development of machines used in automated assembly of medical device products.  Strong FDA compliance skills and design for clean room operations. Exceptional background in PLC's, packaging, and automation.  Looking for advancement and challenge and will consider relocation in Northeast.  $100, 000. #11269.

Medical Device Sales Professional

MBA and BS Marketing with 20 years of progressive experience in sales of Medical Device and Pharmaceutical products.  Broad range of product knowledge includes non-narcotic pain pumps, laparoscopic devices, orthopedic, vascular, and endoscopic devices.  Early career in sales of narcotic pain medications.  Based in Ohio he is open to road warrior travel or relocation to live in specific territory.  Has strong C-level contacts throughout the medical industry. $60k base/$65k Commission.  #11291.

Design Engineer-Plastic and Metal

BS Mechanical Engineering with almost 20 years of experience in the design of both products and manufacturing equipment/tooling.  Primary background in design and development of medical device products.  These products were fabricated from both molded plastic as well as precision machined metal components.  Highly skilled in AutoCAD, ProE, Unigraphics and Solidworks.  Has additional strengths in Rapid Prototyping (FDM/SLA/SLS), BOM, and product testing and validation.  Living in the Midwest, he is looking for advancement in Design Engineering.  Open to relocation.  $65,000. #8266.

Research and Development Engineer

MS Plastics Engineering with about 3 years of experience in medical device R&D.  Working with more senior engineers, the candidate has designed fixtures and testing equipment, designed prototypes and required tooling, and performed product testing and validations.  Products have included components for catheters, endoscopic devices, and related class II and III devices.  Candidate is looking for opportunity for more responsibility and wants to diversify experience.  Open to medical device, electronics, or consumer product industries in the Northeastern states.  $63,000 #11014.

Manufacturing Project Engineer-Medical Disposables

BS Mechanical Engineering with 16 years of experience, primarily in high volume medical disposables.  Early career experience in hands on injection molding process engineering provided strong technical foundation in problem solving, materials, and tooling.  Additional experience in selection, installation, and start-up of capital equipment for major new product introductions and systems upgrades has produced one of the best Project Engineers we’ve seen in recent months.  Candidate is looking for career growth opportunity and is open to relocation in the Midwest, South Central or Southwestern states.  $75,000 plus bonus.  #10316