Plastics Engineer

McCLARIN Composites•Penn Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

McCLARIN Composites is seeking a Plastics Engineer to join their team. This role will lead process development and improvements focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost for a leading supplier in the rail, construction, and heavy truck industries. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of plastic properties, polymer chemistry, and thermoplastic processing, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or similar engineering field
Minimum of 5 years direct manufacturing experience
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
General knowledge or experience with the following processes: Thermoforming, Reaction Injection Molding - RIM, Compression Molding – SMC, Material Testing, Assembly, Bonding
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret shop prints and drawings.
Ability to interface with production and address their needs.
Analytical skills for troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

Solidworks and AutoCad experience a plus
Experience in Lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen or other “Lean” tools

Responsibilities

Develop and document process, tooling, and new product development for thermoformed products.
Optimize productivity, reduce cycle time, improve quality, reduce scrap, and reduce operating costs through continual process improvement.
Initiate and assist with capital improvement projects aimed at improving plant capabilities through new equipment purchase and/or facility modification.
Develop and monitor training plans to ensure personnel are versed in new process requirements.