Plastics Applications Engineer

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

Job summary

Intek Plastics is seeking an Applications Engineer in Hastings, MN to bridge customer needs with advanced extrusion materials, manage projects from concept to commercialization, and provide technical support across the product lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, CAD and Office proficiency, and a preference for thermoplastics experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment; project management a plus.
• Thermoplastics experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; problem-solving mindset.
• CAD and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage new extrusion projects using project management tools.
• Facilitate new product introductions and track progress.
• Provide technical and design assistance to sales for customer projects.
• Plan resources, schedule timelines, and track deliverables.
• Collaborate with customer engineering, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Provide internal and external technical support across the product life cycle.
• Design and dimension products with CAD to meet specs.
• Establish test procedures to validate customer requirements.
• Support Intek's Quality Management System and company policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Lean tools knowledge

Hands-on problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strategic Market Development Full Time Default Hastings, MN, US

3 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

As an Applications Engineer, you'll be the bridge between customer needs and cutting-edge materials, designing value-added solutions that perform. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.