Plastics Engineer

What We Do:

At McCLARIN we manufacture composites essential to the worlds 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 Whats 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 All potential hires are subject to pre-employment checks which include but are not limited to background checks pre-employment physicals and drug screenings.