Machine Design Engineer II - Aramid

PLASCORE INC•Zeeland, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Design Engineer II designs machinery to improve business-unit efficiency and support new product launches. The role develops machines to replace equipment that requires excessive labor and identifies ways to improve machinery efficiency. It is based in Zeeland, Michigan, and works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on first shift. The engineer gathers and finalizes machinery requirements, designs equipment with attention to cost, safety, and return on investment, and supports vendor selection and purchasing. The position monitors project progress, tests and documents design feasibility, approves machinery for production, and manages the security of machinery drawings on the network. The engineer also contributes to improvements in products, processes, equipment, and methods; maintains a clean and safe work environment; responds professionally to questions; and performs related duties as assigned. Applicants must have five to seven years of progressively more responsible experience and professional-level knowledge in an engineering field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through a four-year baccalaureate program. Applicants must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR.

Requirements

Five to seven years of progressively more responsible experience.
Professional-level knowledge in an engineering field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program.
Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Responsibilities

Obtain, analyze, and finalize machinery requirements.
Design equipment to optimize machinery cost, safety, and return on investment.
Select vendors and assist purchasing to obtain the best pricing and delivery of machine components.
Monitor project status and completion requirements.
Perform tests and record results to demonstrate design feasibility.
Approve machinery for production.
Manage and ensure the security of machinery drawings on the network.
Participate in improving products, processes, equipment, and methods.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Handle internal and external questions promptly and professionally.
Continually identify ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
Perform reasonably related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Bonus programs, including a $1,200 employee referral bonus paid in monthly increments and a quarterly bonus based on business-unit metrics.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with flexible spending or health savings accounts; free high-deductible health plan for employee-only coverage; health benefits begin on the first day for new hires.
Company-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program, including legal and professional counseling services.
Paid and unpaid vacation totaling six weeks, with the paid portion determined by years of service.
An eight-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service.
Paid holidays.
Parental leave.
401(k) and Roth 401(k), with a 50% match up to 6% for participating employees.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs.
Dependent scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition costs for child dependents.
Access to training grants such as GoingPro for professional development.
Childcare flexible spending account.
Tri-Share childcare program covering two-thirds of childcare costs.
CareShare childcare assistance for those who do not qualify for Tri-Share.
Company events, including an annual picnic, golf outing, and end-of-year celebration.
Whitecaps baseball ticket raffles.
Discounts at MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, and RX Optical.
Clean work environment and smooth pace of work.
Bi-weekly pay.