Plastics Applications Engineer

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. Ready to Make an Impact?Apply today and help us deliver custom extrusion solutions that shape industries.