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Plastics Engineer
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. 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: Create and optimize extrusion die designs using advanced CAD software, ensuring they meet both client specifications and production efficiency standards.
- Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends by researching and implementing the latest materials and technologies in die design.
- Collaboration: Work closely with our engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless integration from design to production.
- Problem-Solving: Address and troubleshoot any design-related issues, providing innovative solutions to enhance product performance and reduce production costs.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance die design processes and outcomes.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
- Innovation-Driven Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and new ideas.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a growing company.
- Impact: Your designs will directly influence our products and contribute to our company’s success.
- Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package with benefits that reward your hard work and dedication.
What We’re Looking For:
- Technical Expertise: Proficient in CAD design software with Solidworks experience (with a strong understanding of extrusion processes and die design). Knowledge of CAM software.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in plastic extrusion die design and a strong mechanical background.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex design challenges.
- Team Player: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in your work, ensuring that designs are precise, efficient, and meet all required specifications.
Ready to Shape the Future with Us?
If you’re passionate about plastics and want to be part of a company that values innovation and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with POLYWOOD.
Benefits Include:
- 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.