Job Details
Job Location: 615 - Zeeland, MI
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineer I - Metals
Plascore has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer I in Metals department. As a manufacturing engineer I you will be engineering projects to provide better value. Conduct test programs, devise new changes or processes, monitor, and improve quality and productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise the production of products to meet customer requirements and internal process requirements.
- Conduct studies that correlate performance of Plascore products under various process conditions.
- Assist in the design and performing of various experiments on the product line to improve quality and consistency of the products.
- Assist mechanical designers to design improvements on the exiting equipment or build new equipment.
- Contact suppliers regarding availability and technical performance of components and raw materials.
- Work with other engineers in problem-solving teams and quality related design issues.
- Assist in the documentation generation and control of drawings and tooling, manufacturing instruction, preventative maintenance procedure, engineering reports, etc.
- Assist in the evaluation of new technology and devising of new machines, methods, and processes to improve profitability, quality, cycle time and safety.
- 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.
- Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
- Handle internal and external questions in a prompt professional manner.
- Continually look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
- Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Preferred in Manufacturing.
- 2-3 years progressively more responsible experience.
- Must be able to work well independently and be self-directed
- Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Good math and analytical skills
Additional Requirements:
- Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
Benefits
Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's lightweight, 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.
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)
Company Events
- Annual company picnic
- Annual golf outing
- Annual holiday party
Other Perks
- White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
- Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
- Clean work environment
- Smooth pace of work
- Family owned and operated.
- Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
- Bi-Weekly Pay
We are an EEO employer dedicated to workforce diversity.