Plastics Extrusion Engineer

Job DescriptionPlastics Extrusion EngineerMajor Goal: To develop technical engineering solutions and manage projects to meet the goals of Vidon Plastics and the needs of our customers.Project Management Uncover, develop, implement, and manage projects and programs which meet all budget and timing constraints as agreed upon between Vidon Plastics and its customers. Effectively communicate project status and open issues related to assigned projects with all necessary Vidon personnel, suppliers, and customers in order to meet the goals of the project. Product/Process Development Lead or assist in the design and development of new tooling and processes within time and budget constraints and which meet or exceed the quality criteria and efficiency standards of Vidon Plastics and its customers. Provide for the smooth transition of new tools and processes from the engineering department to the production department to inimize startup and training costs. Work directly with Vidon management to complete special projects and assignments within allotted time and budget constraints. Develop and recommend process improvements and/or cost reduction proposal for consideration. Technical Support Provide experience and knowledge to Vidon employees, customers, and suppliers to facilitate timely and cost-effective solutions to production and processing concerns. Provide technical assistance and direction in the APQP process, the PPAP process, and the development of standard work instructions. Provide technical support and customer service as necessary to sales to meet the needs of our customers and prospects. Provide technical assistance and direction to technicians and support staff as necessary to progress with projects and achieve company goals. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Company DescriptionFounded in February 1987, Vidon Plastics began its life in a small garage with scant utilities. With limited used and refurbished extruding equipment but unlimited focus and determination, Vidon Plastics began manufacturing trim for hospital beds. Excellence in quality, delivery, and support led to great customer satisfaction, the acquisition of further extrusion jobs, and a strong customer base. In the fall of 1987, Vidon Plastics became an automotive supplier. With only two employees Vidon Plastics had sales of $300,000 before the end of its first year.Growth came rapidly. In 1988 Vidon Plastics moved into a local industrial incubator, the Enterprise Center of Lapeer. A year later, Vidon Plastics had $3,000,000 in sales and 35 employees. The small Enterprise Center of Lapeer could no longer contain the burgeoning company, and Vidon Plastics moved into a larger facility. The company’s success earned itself the 1990 Michigan Business Incubator Association’s “Annual Incubator Graduate Award.” Still growing in 1994, the new facility rapidly became inadequate. Vidon Plastics purchased a lot in the Lapeer Research and Industrial Park and constructed a 40,000 square foot building, with a 10,000 square foot addition in 1999.In March 2003 Vidon invested in a Wire EDM machine to bring all aspects of Vidon’s custom tool fabrication in house. Click here to learn more about Vidon’s complete in-house tool design and fabrication abilities. With these increased capabilities, Vidon has been able to deliver lower lead times and reduced tooling costs to their customers, allowing the company to exceed $10,000,000 in sales for the first time ever.Founded in February 1987, Vidon Plastics began its life in a small garage with scant utilities. With limited used and refurbished extruding equipment but unlimited focus and determination, Vidon Plastics began manufacturing trim for hospital beds. Excellence in quality, delivery, and support led to great customer satisfaction, the acquisition of further extrusion jobs, and a strong customer base. In the fall of 1987, Vidon Plastics became an automotive supplier. With only two employees Vidon Plastics had sales of $300,000 before the end of its first year. Growth came rapidly. In 1988 Vidon Plastics moved into a local industrial incubator, the Enterprise Center of Lapeer. A year later, Vidon Plastics had $3,000,000 in sales and 35 employees. The small Enterprise Center of Lapeer could no longer contain the burgeoning company, and Vidon Plastics moved into a larger facility. The company’s success earned itself the 1990 Michigan Business Incubator Association’s “Annual Incubator Graduate Award.” Still growing in 1994, the new facility rapidly became inadequate. Vidon Plastics purchased a lot in the Lapeer Research and Industrial Park and constructed a 40,000 square foot building, with a 10,000 square foot addition in 1999. In March 2003 Vidon invested in a Wire EDM machine to bring all aspects of Vidon’s custom tool fabrication in house. Click here to learn more about Vidon’s complete in-house tool design and fabrication abilities. With these increased capabilities, Vidon has been able to deliver lower lead times and reduced tooling costs to their customers, allowing the company to exceed $10,000,000 in sales for the first time ever.