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New Product and Process Development Engineer

This job involves responsibility in providing and developing new products or processes that complement Teel’s manufacturing capabilities and strategic plans.  The ability to manage several projects at one time and work with and thru company representatives (sales, staff, purchasing, and other departments as needed).  This requires excellent mechanical engineering skills and the ability to relate to the tooling and equipment used in the manufacturing process. Must have a broad understanding of polymers and manufacturing materials and both their properties and processing requirements.   Must be able to work with new materials and develop products from them.  Creativity and stamina are requirements to push new products/processes to successful completion.  The person in this position must be able to diagnose the root cause of processing problems and variations and then implement steps toward alleviating those problems or variations.  Strong communication skills both writing and verbal, in order to convey ideas and concepts to upper management and production employees.  Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of CAD and Excel or other spreadsheet software.  Must have the ability to organize and interpret large amounts of data (i.e. statistical quality data, process information).  Must be tenacious in the utilization of product/process invention.

Develop new products/processes for sales growth:

  • Design and/or specify tooling/materials and processing equipment
  • Estimate and write up trial/development proposals for approval
  • Supervise and conduct trials on line
  • Evaluate results and report
  • Develop final documentation, Set Up Sheets, work instructions (as required)
  • Is responsible for establishing a definition of all process parameters for new products developed and effective transfer to the production technical support personnel as well as any required training
  • Has direct control or operation of development trials that are part of assigned projects.
  • Is responsible for creating and/or developing new products/processes that create barriers to competitors gaining our market share and barriers to our customers exiting Teel Plastics Inc.

Continuous Improvement Activities:

  • Champion Continuous Improvement activities that improve key metrics used by Teel Plastics Inc. corporate
  • Design or recommend tooling and process changes that will improve the manufacturing capabilities of TEEL Plastics, Inc.
  • Assure that existing and new operating procedures are safe.
  • Improve manufacturing efficiencies
  • Support the increase in production rates and their effect on the product produced
  • Lead activities related to the reduction in scrap rates and product costs (overall)
  • Research and implement material substitutions

Administrative

  • Review project status and update customer/Teel Plastics Inc.
  • Create P.O. requisitions, seek out quotes from vendors and manage outside resources related to project
  • Complete trials plans and trip reports to customers, vendors in a timely fashion

Education and Experience:

  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Engineering
  • Strong technical skills with the ability to communicate effectively and accurately
  • 3-7 years’ experience with CAD systems (Solidworks 3 D preferred).  Need to be proficient in drawing tooling designs
  • Minimum of 3-7-years in manufacturing or development with specific knowledge of the composite and/or extrusion processes

Must have the ability to handle many priorities at the same time and able to reprioritize frequently.  Must provide direction and strong leadership in difficult situations.   Must be able to effectively solve problems on a daily basis, sometimes dealing with conflicting goals.  Must have the ability to seek out additional information to effectively resolve problems.  Must make decisions on difficult issues using existing policies and precedent as guidance. Must have strong organizational, communications and analytical skills with the ability to work well under pressure.  Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.  Must have excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.   Must be able to make sound decisions and provide strong guidance and mentorship.  Must be able to maintain positive relationships and operate with a high level of integrity.  Must have the ability to hold confidential information and know when to involve others to seek resolution.   

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Teel Plastics offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, or disability.

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Marketing Communication Specialist

MARKETING COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

Teel Plastics is currently seeking a Marketing Communication Specialist who will be responsible for supporting the marketing efforts of Teel by creating marketing materials as part of the overall marketing strategy.  This includes writing press releases and articles, creating email blasts, working on magazine or web advertisements, managing LinkedIn and other social media, and coordinating tradeshows.  They will also perform website updates.  They may attend tradeshows to support sales.  In addition, they will also perform market research on target markets and customers from time to time.

Job Responsibilities will focus on:

Develop marketing materials:

  • Brochures
  • Mailers
  • Email blasts
  • Ads
  • Articles

Generate content through: 

  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Photographing materials

Maintain Teel’s web presence:

  • Updating website
  • Post on Teel’s social media channels

Support direct sales efforts through:

  • Contacts with customers
  • Tradeshow management
  • Tradeshow attendance

Research specific assigned targets

Responsible for documenting and evaluating the success of tradeshow, trade publication, direct mail, and web site advertising and publicizing upcoming campaigns.

Position requires strong communication skills, ability to influence through persuasion, and occasional travel to trade shows

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field required.  Significant relevant work experience will be considered. 
  • Experience with Microsoft Productivity Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.  Experience in tradeshow management, market planning, market tactics, and advertising is a plus.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in marketing or sales experience and marketing exposure in the plastics industry.

This position requires attention to detail in writing advertising copy for marketing programs, researching markets and prospects, budgeting, lead tracking, and evaluation of advertising campaigns.  This position requires creative thinking to create and design marketing pieces.  Must have the ability to handle many priorities at the same time.  This position requires meeting strict deadlines in developing materials and report generation.  Must be able to effectively solve problems on a daily basis, sometime dealing with conflicting goals. Must have the ability to seek out additional information to effectively resolve problems.  Must have strong organizational, communications and analytical skills with the ability to work well under pressure.  Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines. Must have excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail.   Must be able to make sound decisions.  Must be able to maintain positive relationships and operate with a high level of integrity.  Must have ability to hold confidential information and know when to involve others to seek resolution.  

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Teel Plastics offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, or disability

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