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Project Engineer – West Coast

January 22nd, 2012

A very large and well established rigid container manufacturing company is searching for a Project Engineer, with a BSME or BSEE, to lead projects and develop the manufacturing methods and equipment for customer facilities. The salary range is $80,000 to $95,000 range with a 15% bonus potential but no relocation is offered because the company wants someone who is already living close enough to commute to one of their East Coast Plants.
Job Desicription
Within the Operations Group, the Project Manager will manage multiple projects at multiple sites following the program management life cycle methodology. Responsibilities heavily emphasize project definition in the conceptual phase of the program through successful implementation in the plant. Thorough management guidance and follow through will be the primary responsibility for the program manager along various phases of the project life cycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1.Effectively manage activities with an emphasis on productivity, timing, and budget allowances of the new program.
2.Support productivity and cost reduction projects.
3.Perform feasibility studies and special operations and manufacturing projects as directed by the Group Manager, Program Management.
4.Participate in customer visits and partnered with the commercial account managers, provide assistance with the Ring The Bell “RTB” meetings to perform feasibility analyses on potential new business opportunities.
5.Work with the Regional Directors, Plant Managers, and Plant staff, along with corporate Engineering, Sales, and Finance staff to develop feasibility studies and mutually agreeable implementation plans which meet cost and timing criteria.
6.Understand plant infrastructure and equipment, and requirements for changes and upgrades.
7.Analyse the business, performance, and cost capabilities and limitations of new, proposed, or existing equipment. Includes evaluation of machinery, equipment, tooling, work flow, and vendors.
8.Communicate and resolve technical, timing, and budgetary issues related to projects as they arise.
9.Publish regular status reports outlining project status and issues.
10.Develop and manage task lists and timelines for completion of projects.
11.Domestic travel required.

Experience and Educational Requirements
•Strong interpersonal skills required to communicate technical and financial information and to complete project assignments.
•Strong management, communication, and people skills to influence and manage multiple resources, most of which do not report to the program manager.
•Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
•Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
•Experience with SPC.
•Minimum ten years engineering and manufacturing experience, including seven years project management experience. Knowledge of plant layouts and infrastructure equipment. Proven experience managing multiple resources and complex projects.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

Project Engineer – East Coast

January 22nd, 2012

A very large and well established plastic packaging, including rigid containers, company is searching for a Project Engineer with a BSME or BSEE degree to lead projects and develop the manufacturing methods and equipment for use in customer facilitiess. The salary range is $80,000 to $95,000 range with a 15% bonus potential but no relocation is offered because the company wants someone who is already living close enough to commute to one of their East Coast Plants.

Job Desicription
Within the Operations Group, the Project Manager will manage multiple projects at multiple sites following the program management life cycle methodology. Responsibilities heavily emphasize project definition in the conceptual phase of the program through successful implementation in the plant. Thorough management guidance and follow through will be the primary responsibility for the program manager along various phases of the project life cycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1.Effectively manage activities with an emphasis on productivity, timing, and budget allowances of the new program.
2.Support productivity and cost reduction projects.
3.Perform feasibility studies and special operations and manufacturing projects as directed by the Group Manager, Program Management.
4.Participate in customer visits and partnered with the commercial account managers, provide assistance with the Ring The Bell “RTB” meetings to perform feasibility analyses on potential new business opportunities.
5.Work with the Regional Directors, Plant Managers, and Plant staff, along with corporate Engineering, Sales, and Finance staff to develop feasibility studies and mutually agreeable implementation plans which meet cost and timing criteria.
6.Understand plant infrastructure and equipment, and requirements for changes and upgrades.
7.Analyse the business, performance, and cost capabilities and limitations of new, proposed, or existing equipment. Includes evaluation of machinery, equipment, tooling, work flow, and vendors.
8.Communicate and resolve technical, timing, and budgetary issues related to projects as they arise.
9.Publish regular status reports outlining project status and issues.
10.Develop and manage task lists and timelines for completion of projects.
11.Domestic travel required.

Experience and Educational Requirements
•Strong interpersonal skills required to communicate technical and financial information and to complete project assignments.
•Strong management, communication, and people skills to influence and manage multiple resources, most of which do not report to the program manager.
•Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
•Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
•Experience with SPC.
•Minimum ten years engineering and manufacturing experience, including seven years project management experience. Knowledge of plant layouts and infrastructure equipment. Proven experience managing multiple resources and complex projects.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

Plastic Extrusion Die Designer – Southern Indiana

January 19th, 2012

Description
A manufacturer of rigid plastic extruded products wants to hire a Plastic Profile Die Designer. The Die Designer will be responsible for designing the dies for several United States plant locations.

Requirements
Must have experience using 3-D Cad to design plastic profile extrusion dies and experience exporting those designs to CNC and EDM machines. A technical degree would be a real plus but is not required.

In addition to an annual salary in the $55,000 to $65,000 range and time-and-half overtime pay, the company offers competitive benefits and relocation assistance.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

Plastic Resin Sales and Marketing Engineer – Charlotte, NC

January 13th, 2012

Description
A specialty materials company engaged in the manufacture and sale of thermoplastic polymer, fiber and solutions made from polybenzimidazole (BPI) wants to hire a Sales & Marketing Engineer to sell PBI molded polymers. The primary responsibility of this position is to generate new business with the sale of PBI polymer but a large part of this job is application development and requires technical expertise in the field of engineering thermoplastics processing and use.

In summary, the sales Engineer will market to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s), manage accounts, build out supply chains, be a principal point of contact for the company with the end user and the channel, and provide technical service to processors and end users.

In addition to an annual salary in the $75,000 to $85,000 range, the company offers; a full benefit package including health care, eye care and dental, a bonus program, and a 401(k) with up to 7% matching.

Requirements
•The Sales & Marketing Engineering position requires a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Material Science
•This position requires extensive knowledge of engineering plastics use and processing
•3 or more years of experience in thermoplastics preferred
•3 or more years of experience in sales preferred
•Must be willing to work out of the Charlotte, NC office.

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

Plastic Resin Market Development Engineer – Detroit, MI

January 8th, 2012

Description
A major supplier of plastic resins; ABS, ASA, PC, SAN, PPS, PBT, PMMA, etc. is searching for a Plastic Resin Market Development Engineer to act as a liaison between the company’s sales personnel and the customers to get resins specified and approved for use. The Market Development Engineer is also responsible for helping the customer optimize resin use through processing and mold design.

In addition to offering an annual salary in the $80,000 to $100,000 range, the company offers; 100% paid health insurance, government allowance for car expenses, $150/month for cell phone reimbursement into regular payroll, two weeks vacation and 6 paid personal days.

Requirements
•Thorough knowledge of styrenic and engineered plastic resins such as; ABS, ASA, PC, SAN, PPS, PBT, PMMA is required.
•Must possess a four year technical degree.
•Must understand how to support sales personnel in the field.
•Must be knowledgeable about plastic processing in the automotive industry..

For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

Plastic Resin Marketing Development Engineer – Chicago, IL

January 6th, 2012

Description
A major supplier of plastic resins; ABS, ASA, PC, SAN, PPS, PBT, PMMA, etc. is searching for a Plastic Resin Marketing Development Engineer to help customers determing the optimum resin to be used for their products and provide customer support.

Requirements

  • Thorough knowledge of styrenic and engineered plastic resins such as; ABS, ASA, PC, SAN, PPS, PBT, PMMA is required.
  • Must possess a four year technical degree.
  • Must understand modern sales techniques.
  • Must be knowledgeable about plastic processing.
  • In addition to an annual salary in the $80,000 to $100,000, the company offers 100% paid PPO medical insurance, cell phone reimbursement, government allowance for car expenses, etc.
    (Job Order: SS82011)

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Plastic Industry Salesperson – Northeastern United States.

    January 4th, 2012

    Description
    A manufacturer of Chemical Foaming Agents used by the plastic industry in; injection molded, structural foam, extruded, and rotational molded products, wants to hire a results driven salesperson to head up product sales in the Northeastern portion of the United States. The salesperson will operate out of his or her home office and will already be located in the Northeast United States; e.g. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Massachussetts, etc. This position will require a great deal of travel, primarily by automobile.

    Requirements
    Sales experience and dependable transportation are a must. Experience selling into the plastics industry and/or chemical additives would be a real plus.

    In addition to a $50,000 Salary, they company pays car milage, a 4% commission, a bonus, and up to a $1,500 per month on insurance premiums.

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Plastic Industry Salesperson – Northwestern United States

    January 4th, 2012

    Description
    A manufacturer of Chemical Foaming Agents used by the plastic industry in; injection molded, structural foam, extruded, and rotational molded products, wants to hire a results driven salesperson to head up product sales in the Northwestern portion of the United States. The salesperson will operate out of his or her home office and will already be located in the Northwest United States; e.g. Northern California, Washington or Oregon. This position will require a great deal of travel, primarily by automobile.

    Requirements
    Sales experience and dependable transportation are a must. Experience selling into the plastics industry and/or chemical additives would be a real plus.

    In addition to a $50,000 Salary, they company pays car milage, a 4% commission, a bonus, and up to a $1,500 per month on insurance premiums.

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    CNC Milling Specialist – Manchester, CT

    November 26th, 2011

    Description
    A manufacturer of molds for the plastics industry (internal use and external sales) is searching for a second sift with CNC milling experience and they are also searching for a Manual Grinder Operator. The CNC Milling Specialist be primarily responsible for continuing production jobs started on first shift, in addition to, job start-up, program verification, tooling set-up, work holding, machining and inspection.

    In addition to a hourly rate in $20-$24 range, company offers competitive benefits and relocation assistance.

    Requirements
    •Previous CNC Mill experience
    •Familiar with set-up techniques and first piece inspection of details
    •Understanding of basic speeds and feeds of a wide variety of tooling
    •CAD experience and programming knowledge a plus

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.

    Moldmaker/Toolmaker – Manchester, CT

    November 26th, 2011

    Description
    A manufacturer of molds for the plastics industry (internal use and external sales) is searching for a Moldmaker . The Moldmaker will be responsible for assembling or disassembling molds in a neat and orderly fashion, holding to the highest standard of quality while working in a timely manner. Must have previous experience in the mold making industry.

    In addition to an hourly rate in the $20 to $27 range, the company offers competitive benefits and relocation assistance.

    Requirements
    •Previous experience in mold making industry
    •Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work within a .0002 tolerance range
    •CAD experience a plus
    •Excellent set-up skills

    For additional information about this position, please contact Jim Heilman at Discovery Personnel: (952) 431-2500.