Plastic Extrusion Engineer

Wisconsin Plastic Products is an industry leading plastic extrusion manufacturer in Plymouth, WI. When you work for Wisconsin Plastic Products, you are part of an innovative team that loves what they do! Join us as a Plasic Extrusion Engineer!

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• Summary

The Plastic Extrusion Engineer plans, designs, and completes projects in extrusion manufacturing. Creates and implements new products / processes. Works with all functions within the Company and with outside vendors to coordinate implementation of new capital manufacturing equipment and processes to optimize production and increase capacity.

Essential Functions

Seeking applicants with Plastic Profile Extrusion Experience

Design & develop new plastic extrusion tooling, and implement new tooling.

Coordinates research & development of new plastic tooling.

Involved in improvement and support of manufacturing production and the quality process.

Perform cost improvement projects and quality improvement projects to reach manufacturing goals.

Implement and modify manufacturing task documents in coordination with new tooling and process improvements.

Participate in the selection of extrusion compounds.

Ensure all test methods specified in acceptance or installation protocols are properly defined and have acceptable measurement systems.

Maintain a safe work environment.

Physical Demands

Engineers have direct contact with production following the creation of product from start to finish. Eye, ear, and footwear protection are required in the manufacturing areas of the facility.

Qualifications / Education / Experience

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing) or Tool and Die Design preferred. In lieu of degree, 4+ years’ experience in Plastic Profile Extrusion Designer / Engineer.

Proficiency in CAD software.

Knowledge of engineered plastics is preferred.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Adaptable – adjusts to changing demands, priorities, and objectives.

Dedicated and takes pride in providing a high level of detail towards projects.

Equal Opportunity Employment

_Wisconsin Plastic Products, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees. It is the company's policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel in all positions to provide equal opportunity for advancement to all employees, including upgrading, promotion and training, and to administer these activities in a manner which will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state or federal law._

_Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice._

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Education :

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience :

Plastics extrusion : 3 years (Preferred)

CAD : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location : In person