Plastics Engineer - Level 1 (Exciting opportunity for rising new grads)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Plastics Engineer - Level 1

Kickstart your engineering career with our Plastics Engineer - Level 1 position at POLYWOOD, where you'll innovate, collaborate, and grow with a team that's redefining sustainable products. Apply now and help us shape the future of eco-friendly design!

About Us

Are you inspired by innovation, continuous improvement, rapid vertical growth, and genuine, forward-thinking culture? Do you want to help families and communities connect to the great outdoors-all while doing something meaningful for future generations? Join our team at POLYWOOD, the leading brand of sustainable outdoor furniture.

POLYWOOD is a U.S.-based company that proudly operates from our original headquarters in Syracuse, Indiana, with an additional facility in Roxboro, North Carolina, and a burgeoning remote workforce. Since day one, we've upheld our founder's original mission of stewardship by designing, engineering, and building beautiful outdoor furniture using sustainable materials, including landfill- and ocean-bound plastics, all with a zero-waste mindset. Our positive and inclusive culture is best described by our teams as an atmosphere of energy - a place where there is trust among each other and ongoing opportunity. Pair that with competitive pay and a suite of benefits, and you've got yourself a truly unique place to work. If you're ready for an exciting and fulfilling career, explore our available job opportunities today.

Job Overview:

Are you a creative thinker with a keen eye for detail? Do you enjoy taking complex design challenges and turning them into high-performing solutions? As a Plastics Engineer at POLYWOOD, you'll have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology, designing and extrusion tooling for solid dimensional and foamed dimensional plastic profiles. To include: diagnosing and troubleshooting the extrusion process to make the best plastic profiles for furniture production. Your expertise will directly influence the quality and efficiency of our products, making you an integral part of our success.

What You'll Do:

• Design & Development: Assist in creating and refining extrusion die designs using CAD software, ensuring they align with production specifications and industry standards.
• Learning & Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends by exploring the latest materials and technologies, contributing fresh ideas to the die design process.
• Collaboration: Work closely with experienced engineers, production teams, and quality assurance to support the transition from design to production.
• Problem-Solving: Support in identifying and resolving design-related challenges, helping to improve product performance and production efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in ongoing improvement initiatives, learning to identify and implement enhancements in die design processes.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Innovation-Driven Environment: Join a creative and forward-thinking team that encourages new ideas and continuous learning.
• Career Growth: Benefit from opportunities for professional development and advancement within a growing company.
• Impact: Your contributions will be valued as you help shape the future of our products and company success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a supportive environment that understands the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.

Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package with benefits that reward your hard work and dedication.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: A degree in engineering or a related field (preferred) with a minor in plastics (required).
• Technical Expertise: Basic proficiency in CAD design software, with Solidworks experience being a plus. A strong understanding of plastics and extrusion processes is required.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Willingness to learn and develop the ability to think creatively and strategically to address design challenges.
• Team Player: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to Detail: A careful approach to work, ensuring designs are accurate and meet specifications.

Ready to Shape the Future with Us?

If you're excited about plastics and eager to grow your career in a company that values innovation and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step in your professional journey with POLYWOOD.

• We pay weekly on Thursdays
• Holiday Pay
• Free EASTLAKE/FITSTOP Gym Membership immediately available after your first paycheck!
• Discounts on Furniture
• Numerous opportunities for growth!
• Culture committee events (FREE ice cream days once a month in the summer and so much more)
• Wellness Team events (Biggest loser contest and prizes and so much more)
• POLYWOOD has partnered with Wawasee Schools to run and operate a high quality and reliable Early Learning Childcare, exclusively available to our Syracuse POLYWOOD employees at a discounted price.
• Group Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term & Long Term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Accident & Illness Insurance

POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Location: Syracuse, IN, US

Posted Date: 9/30/2024