Manufacturing Engineer - Aramid

Manufacturing Engineer I
- Aramid

500A - ZEELAND, MI 49464

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: 1st shift

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Category:
Engineering

Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and clean rooms. 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.

• 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.

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 ISO
  9000, AS9100 and ISO 14001 initiatives.

• 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  We are an EEO employer dedicated to workforce diversity.

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

• 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 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.

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

• 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 Going Pro to allow for professional development.

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