Manufacturing Engineer I- Aramid

Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's light weight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive, and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing

JOB SUMMARY: Engineering projects to provide better value. Conduct test programs, devise new changes or processes, monitor, and improve quality and productivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise the production of products to meet customer requirements and internal process requirements.

2. Conduct studies that correlate performance of Plascore products under various process conditions.

3. Assist in the design and performing of various experiments on the product line to improve quality and consistency of the products.

4. Assist mechanical designers to design improvements on the exiting equipment or build new equipment.

5. Contact suppliers regarding availability and technical performance of components and raw materials.

6. Work with other engineers in problem-solving teams and quality related design issues.

7. Assist in the documentation generation and control of drawings and tooling, manufacturing instruction, preventative maintenance procedure, engineering reports, etc.

8. Assist in the evaluation of new technology and devising of new machines, methods, and processes to improve profitability, quality, cycle time and safety.

9. Assist in the optimization of assets as far as space requirements, time planning and value distribution to improve product yields, reduce scrap, reduce direct man-hours consumed per unit of product.

10. Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods.

11. Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.

12. Handle internal and external questions in a prompt professional manner.

13. Continually look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.

14. Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or comparable degree

• 0-3 experience in design/build of equipment and fixtures, design of automation, and hands on experience in taking projects from start to finish
• Must have graduated internship in Engineering
• Must have architectural design experience
• Must be able to work well independently and be self-directed
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Good math and analytical skills
• Experience supporting ISO9000, AS9100 and ISO 14001 initiatives

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). Therefore, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident ('Green Card')

Plascore offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. For more information about our company, please visit our web site at www.plascore.com. We are an EEO employer dedicated to workforce diversity.

Plascore Benefits:

Bonus Programs

• $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
• Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics

Health Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
  • Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
• New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
• Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services

Paid Time Off

• Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
• 8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave

401(K) & Roth 401(K)

• 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.

Educational Support

• Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
• Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
• Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development

Childcare

• Flex Spending Account for childcare
• Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)