Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: 615 - Zeeland, MI

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Manufacturing

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.