Manufacturing Engineer I- Aramid

PLASCORE INC•Zeeland, MI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

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 JOB SUMMARY: Engineering projects to provide better value. Conduct test programs, devise new changes or processes, monitor, and improve quality and productivity.

Requirements

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 ISO9000, 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')

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.

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)