Plastics Applications Engineer

Intek Plastics; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Intek Plastics in Hastings, MN is seeking an Applications Engineer who thrives on turning ideas into reality—managing extrusion projects from concept through commercialization while delivering exceptional technical support to customers.

You will lead cross-functional meetings with sales, engineering, and quality teams, design and dimension products with CAD, establish test procedures, and ensure timely delivery and documentation across the product life cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years manufacturing/project management experience.
• Thermoplastics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage new extrusion projects using project tools.
• Guide new product introductions and track progress.
• Collaborate with sales to provide technical and design assistance.
• Plan resources, timelines, and deliverables.
• Build relationships with customer engineering, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Provide lifecycle technical support and ensure thorough documentation.
• Design and dimension products with CAD to meet specs.
• Establish and conduct test procedures to validate customer requirements.
• Support the Quality Management System and company policies.

Skills

Project management

CAD

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Lean tools

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related Technical/Science field

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strategic Market Development Full Time Default Hastings, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1251

Salary Range: $87,000.00 To $97,800.00 Annually

Join Our Team

At Intek Plastics, we partner with customers to bring innovative extrusion solutions to life. We’re seeking a dynamic Applications Engineer who thrives on turning ideas into reality—managing projects from concept through commercialization while providing exceptional technical support along the way.

What You’ll Do

• Leading and managing new extrusion projects using our project management tools.


• Guiding new product introductions—facilitating meetings, communicating progress, and resolving challenges.


• Collaborating with sales to provide technical and design assistance for customer projects.


• Planning resources, scheduling timelines, and tracking deliverables while delegating tasks effectively.


• Building strong relationships with customer engineering, purchasing, and quality teams for a true partnership experience.


• Providing internal and external technical support across the product life cycle, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.


• Designing and dimensioning products with CAD to meet capabilities and specifications.


• Establishing and conducting test procedures to validate customer requirements.


• Supporting Intek’s Quality Management System and company policies.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related Technical/Science field.


• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; project management background a plus.


• Thermoplastics experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong decision-making and prioritization skills.


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, CAD, and related software.


• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation.


• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Lean tools and principles coursework a plus.


• Hands‑on problem‑solving mindset.

Why Join Intek Plastics?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, customer-focused team where innovation and quality are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a company that values your expertise and ideas.