Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer I - Panels

Plascore has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer in our light-weight composite panel business unit who can develop, implement, and drive manufacturing standards. The Manufacturing Engineer should possess an in depth understanding of all disciplines within the business unit (scheduling, purchasing, quality and production) and have a passion for cost reductions through process and product improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement design improvements on existing equipment and generate technical specifications on builds
• Design and perform various experiments on the product line to improve quality and consistency of the products
• Review project blueprints and specifications works with materials and production to develop quotes and assemble project submittals.
• Contact suppliers regarding availability and technical performance of components and raw materials
• Work with other engineers in problem solving team and quality related design issues
• Assist in the documentation generation and control of drawings and tooling, manufacturing instruction, preventative maintenance procedure, engineering reports
• Assist in the evaluation of new technology and devising of new machines, methods, and processes to improve profitability, quality, cycle time and safety
• Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods
• Design parts for manufacturability while meeting customer needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering is preferred
• 1-3 years' experience in design/build of equipment and fixtures, design of automation, and hands on experience in taking projects from start to finish
• Architectural design experience is preferred
• 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

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.

Plascore Benefits:

Bonus Programs

• $1,200 Sign-On Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
• $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
• Profit Sharing Bonus - Paid out each quarter. 

Health Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

• Paid vacation & Unpaid leave
• 10 weeks of paid vacation for 11th year (4 weeks of paid vacation awarded for 10 years of service + 6 weeks earned)
• 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

Childcare

• Flex Spending Account for childcare
• Tri-Share childcare program

Company Events

• Annual company picnic
• Annual golf outing
• Annual holiday party

Other Perks

• White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
• 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

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')

Interested candidates with varying technical qualifications and experience will be considered.

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.