WHO WE ARE:

General Plastics Manufacturing Company specializes in the formulation of polyurethane foams and the production of build-to-print composite parts, offering custom solutions for industries such as aerospace, defense, and nuclear packaging. With over 80 years of expertise, GP delivers high-performance, precision-engineered composite components using advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. GP’s focus with the LAST-A-FOAM® line of products is meeting the exacting specifications of demanding markets by ensuring consistency, longevity, and durability. General Plastics is committed to quality, innovation, and timely delivery, making us a trusted partner for complex, mission-critical composite part needs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Material Test Engineer (Quality Assurance Engineer) will be responsible for leading the materials test group, providing timely support to our internal or external customers, and monitoring the quality of GP product, and supporting the application and execution of our AS9100 based quality management system.
This is an advanced, technical position within the General Plastics’ Quality Assurance Department who reports to the Quality Operations Manager.
This is not a software engineering position.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineering degree in a relevant field, e.g., B. Eng. (Mechanical, Material Science, etc..) or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience as a Quality or Test Engineer, preferably with composite materials
• 3+ years Experience with Universal Test Machines, TMA and DSC instrumentation preferred
• Knowledge and expertise with ASTM, MIL, ISO, or other specified test methods applicable to plastics
• Experience with material flammability testing preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask effectively within a team environment in managing priorities
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation or a willingness to obtain certification

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU:

Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, you’ll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry. We’re looking for energetic, motivated people with a “can-do” attitude and a desire to work “smart.” If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you’ll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineering degree in a relevant field, e.g., B. Eng. (Mechanical, Material Science, etc..) or equivalent experience
• 3+ years’ experience as a Manufacturing Quality or Test Engineer, preferably with composite materials
• 3+ years’ Experience with Universal Test Machines, TMA and DSC instrumentation preferred
• Knowledge and expertise with ASTM, MIL, ISO, or other specified test methods applicable to plastics
• Experience with material flammability testing preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask effectively within a team environment in managing priorities
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation or a willingness to obtain certification

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU:

Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, you’ll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry. We’re looking for energetic, motivated people with a “can-do” attitude and a desire to work “smart.” If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you’ll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.

• Manage the test facilities and equipment
• Develop and train test technicians
• Develop, implement and maintain test procedures,
• Manage, Interpret, and Report test data to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring that all tests are performed at least to the applied standards
• Work with Operations, R&D, Engineering and Sales teams to evaluate and test products for both new development and monitoring of existing products
• Validate new processes and products
• Lead review and disposition of identified potential non-conforming product
• Lead and/or assist internal auditing processes for quality assurance and compliance