Forte Products – a Plastics & Fiberglass manufacturer headquartered in Kansas City, MO - is looking for a Engineering Manager that will be our resident expert for all things fiberglass related. Forte is unique in the industry because we offer multiple molding processes out of four separate manufacturing plants. Forte Products offers a range of plastic manufacturing processes – rotational molding, vacuum forming and injection. We also offer substantial expertise in fiberglass manufacturing. We serve a wide range of industries such as, Commercial Airlines, Agriculture, Marine, Department of Defense, Lawn and Garden, Waste Services, Petroleum/C-Store and RV. We are family oriented, flexible, energetic, and driven. The Fiberglass Engineering Manager will office out of the Cherryvale, KS facility.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and manage the engineering projects and processes essential with fiberglass
• Work closely with our sales team and customers on technical challenges and to determine manufacturing feasibility
• Review/oversee/develop tooling and manufacturing fixtures as required
• Work collaboratively with tool makers to ensure tools are built to Forte Products standards
• Work collaboratively with operations and manufacturing personnel
• Review, refine and develop processes for project management, tool maintenance, BOM updates and engineering training
• Develop/review cost models

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Technically proficient in fiberglass- Open mold and Closed mold (LRTM)
• Technical expertise reading 2D and 3D CAD drawings
• Communication skills that allow for participation in customer meetings and team projects
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Degree in plastics engineering, a plus

BONUS SKILLS

• Expertise with design software such as Solid Works or Fusion 360
• CNC programming
• 3D printing
• Capable of performing FMEA

EXPECTATIONS

• Travel to all manufacturing facilities as required
• Travel to customer meetings as required

SALARY STARTING AT $70,000 OR COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Engineering: 5 years (Preferred)
• Fiberglass: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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