Plastics Engineer

What We Do:

At McCLARIN, we manufacture composites essential to the world’s most innovative and efficient buses, trucks, trains, RVs, construction and farm equipment. These end-use channels enhance human experience to drive, ride, construct, farm and enjoy nature.

Through collaboration, we create both processes and products in any way, shape or form that contributes to a decarbonized and circular economy. McCLARIN scouts and adopts new ways to make the molding process more sustainable. We shape materials into high-quality and high-performance products. We form value through combined effort with our customers and stakeholders.

What We Need:

We are looking for a Plastics Engineer to join McCLARIN Composites. 

Are you:

• Someone who has a thorough understanding of the properties of different plastics and materials as well as polymer chemistry and thermoplastic processing?
• Someone who is imaginative and creative to solve problems?
• Someone who has strong communication skills and able to work well with others?

As the Plastics Engineer, you 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. 

A Day in the Life of:

• 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.

 What Makes You Qualified:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or similar engineering field
• Minimum of 5 years direct manufacturing experience 
• Solidworks and AutoCad experience a plus
• Experience in Lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen or other “Lean” tools
• Analytical skills for troubleshooting

Must Haves:

• 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.

So, What’s in It for You?

• A benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, Life and 401(k)
• A culture of Optimism, Respect, Transparency, Inclusion, Servant Leadership, Purposeful Engagement, Accountability, Mutual Benefit, and Self-Actualization 
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays and 1 personal day

Who We Are:

McCLARIN Composites provide the future-forward pathway for transformation in mobility, transport, energy, agriculture, housing and the built environment.  Since our founding in 1953, the world has changed significantly. We believe it is our responsibility to lead with purpose – not just in composites - but also in our communities and the environment. We gather the signals of our employees, customers, market and society to guide us. From these signals, we develop disruptive products from concept to commercialization with the lightest sustainable footprint.

McCLARIN Composites is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote and celebrate a diverse workforce and do not tolerate any discrimination. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans’ status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodation during the application and interview process is available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [email protected]. All potential hires are subject to pre-employment checks which include but are not limited to background checks, pre-employment physicals and drug screenings.