Plastics Engineer

McClarin Composites

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Plastics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field
  • Minimum 5 years of direct manufacturing experience
  • Experience with Solidworks and AutoCAD preferred
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and tools like Six Sigma
  • Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting processes

Responsibilities

  • Develop and document processes for thermoformed products
  • Optimize productivity and reduce cycle times
  • Lead capital improvement projects for enhanced plant capabilities
  • Create and manage training plans for new process requirements
  • Drive continual process improvements focusing on quality and cost reduction

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off including 9 holidays and a personal day
  • Culture emphasizing optimism, respect, and inclusion
Full Job Description
What We Need:

We are looking for a Plastics Engineer to join McCLARIN Composites.

Are you:
  • Someone who has a thorough understanding of the properties of different plastics and materials as well as polymer chemistry and thermoplastic processing?
  • Someone who is imaginative and creative to solve problems?
  • Someone who has strong communication skills and able to work well with others?

As the Plastics Engineer, you will lead process development and improvements focusing on safety, quality, delivery and cost for a leading supplier in the rail, construction, and heavy truck industries.

A Day in the Life of:
  • Develop and document process, tooling, and new product development for thermoformed products.
  • Optimize productivity, reduce cycle time, improve quality, reduce scrap, and reduce operating costs through continual process improvement.
  • Initiate and assist with capital improvement projects aimed at improving plant capabilities through new equipment purchase and/or facility modification.
  • Develop and monitor training plans to ensure personnel are versed in new process requirements.


Requirements

What Makes You Qualified:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or similar engineering field
  • Minimum of 5 years direct manufacturing experience
  • Solidworks and AutoCad experience a plus
  • Experience in Lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen or other "Lean" tools
  • Analytical skills for troubleshooting

Must Haves:
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • General knowledge or experience with the following processes:
    • Thermoforming
    • Reaction Injection Molding - RIM
    • Compression Molding - SMC
    • Material Testing
    • Assembly
    • Bonding
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret shop prints and drawings.
  • Ability to interface with production and address their needs.

So, What's in It for You?
  • A benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, Life and 401(k)
  • A culture of Optimism, Respect, Transparency, Inclusion, Servant Leadership, Purposeful Engagement, Accountability, Mutual Benefit, and Self-Actualization
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 9 paid holidays and 1 personal day

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