Current Openings:

 We have openings in the following categories:
    ** Last updated 6/26/09 **


MANAGEMENT
Blow Molding Manager: Our client a consumer products company is seeking a hands-on Industrial Blow Molding Manager for the second shift with technical, budget, planning, management and supervisory skills in the plastics industry. Requirements: Blow Molding Manager with 5-10 years experience in the industrial extrusion blow molding industry. This manager will be in charge of 4 shifts consisting of 100+ employees, 30 blow molding machines and assembly area. Must have hands-on technical experience in blow molding of large parts and hi-speed assembly. Must have excellent communication skills.  Excellent chance for advancement.  A degree is preferred. Location: TX. Salary $60-70K + bonus
To apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Project Sales Manager: Our client a mid-high volume custom injection molding, company is seeking a hands-on Injection Mold Sales Project Manager with strong process, technical, budget, planning, management and supervisory skills in the plastics industry. Requirements: Project Manager with 5+ years experience managing in injection molding, Operation. Sales Manager is responsible for strategic business development and provides sales and technical support and to existing clients, Candidate with knowledge of quoting, design and manufacturing processes for tooling and injecting molded product. A degree in engineering or equivalent. Location, NC salary 60-70K+ bonus to apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Quality Control Manager: Our client, a growing injection molder, has opportunity for a qualified QC Manager.  Will be responsible for ensuring that quality standards are defined and followed to meet customer expectations. Establish and maintain product assurance standards, procedures and controls. Establish departmental goals. Work with Product Managers to establish checkpoints for testing new products and processes.  You will train and supervise personnel as to equipment operation and safety requirements. Primary focus will be to monitor quality levels on finished products and returned materials.  Resolve non-conformance by using problem solving techniques and implement corrective action. Must have strong leadership ad communication skills and be proficient in project managing. Must have 5-8 years of Q.C. experience in an injection molding environment with at least 3 years supervisory experience. A Bachelor degree is required and ASQC certification is preferred. Location: Visalia, CA. Salary: $60-65K + bonus  To apply,e-mail:maureene@eaton-associates.com

Production Supervisor: Our client a major consumer products company is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for their CNC Machinery Department. 5 years experience of high-volume, precision machining, preferably of engine components. 5 years experience supervising a machining department. Provides information and collaborates with Machining Engineers, Leads, Scheduling, and other Production departments to assist with and/or implement programs related to work simplification, cost reduction, new tooling and methods, labor hour planning, scheduling, machine repairing and maintenance. Analyzes and diagnoses machining and fixture problems, machine malfunctions, etc., to expedite and coordinate corrective and preventive procedures and to prevent excessive downtime and interrupted schedules. Coordinates production with Quality Assurance inspection activities as they relate to work in progress. Integrates required revisions and discrepancy requests for products or processes as necessary. Develops new processes and initiates process improvements. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Location: VA, Salary: $60-70K
To apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Production Supervisor: Our client a major proprietary multi-plant injection molder is seeking a hands-on supervisor with 4+ years experience in the plastics injection molding industry. Requirments: This supervisor willbe in charge of 50+ employees, 45 injection mold machines, production, planning, quality and maintenance. Must have hands-on experience in injection molding, strong technical skills, six sigma or lean manufacturing, SPC, tooling skills and budget responsiblities. Willing to work various shifts and hours, including weekends and holidays. Excellent opportunity for advancement. A degree in Engineering or Business is required. MBA a big plus. Location: AZ, Salary: 65-80K + bonus.
To apply,e-mail: keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Quality Manager: Our client, a custom injection molder and high-end one-stop shop, seeks an experienced plastics professional.  Will develop, administer and lead quality programs. Develop, track and document continuous improvement methods with an emphasis on lean manufacturing techniques.  Manage corrective and preventive actions, document and control their implementation status.  Manage internal audits, and provide corporate level reporting and analysis.  Interact with customers and suppliers. Support ISO9001 and 13485, TS16949, ISO14001, SPQP, SPC and process capabilities. Must have a minimum of an A.S, degree and have 5-7 years of injection molding and quality experience in the automotive and medical products manufacturing industries.  Must be proficient in MS Office, Mini-Tab software and other PC skills. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Location:  NC.  Salary: $50-60K.


SALES

Sales Person: Our client, a successful and expanding injection molder and blow molder of various industrial containers, has an excellent opportunity for a plastics professional. Will be responsible for market research, strategic planning, sales strategies, and direct sales for your division. This position requires a knowledgeable and aggressive sales person with a track record selling to agricultural customers, mostly in CA. Must have experience selling plastic industrial rigid containers i.e. shipping crates, bulk containers etc. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. A degree is strongly preferred.  Must currently live in the greater Los Angeles area.  Location: Los Angeles, CA. Salary: $70-125K+ depending on experience
To apply, e-mail:maureene@eaton-associates.com
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Global Sales Director:
Our client is a multi-plant custom injection molder. Responsibilities include: Develop global business plan defining how sales team will obtain global sales objectives. Ensure inside sales teams are experienced in productivity tools, sales tactics, marketing programs and products.  Manage sales department P&L with successful results.  Negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.  Manage current sales personnel, hire and train additional sales personnel to build cohesive team.  Some travel overseas is expected as well as travel in US and Mexico. Injection molding experience is absolutely required, preferably in medical or consumer markets.  Must have 3-5 years inside sales management experience, managing a consultative global sales team in an injection molding environment. Five to ten years injection molding B2B personal sales, and directly or remotely leading sales managers in various geographic locations.  Outstanding communication and customer service skills to interact with executive level clients.  Must have a track record leading a sales team that has grown sales through current customer growth and new customer acquisitions. A Bachelors degree in Engineering from a top-notch university is required.  Relocation package is available.  Location: Minneapolis, MN. Salary: $120-140K + bonus potential. 
To apply, e-mail:maureene@eaton-associates.com

Sales Rep: Our client, a national distributor of commodity resins, offers an opportunity for a successful, aggressive individual with experience selling PP, PE, PS etc.  Responsible for developing new customers for sales of thermoplastic resins used in the molding industry.  Will use knowledge of materials to assist customers with material selection.  Requires 4-5 years experience selling commodity resins, colorants etc to plastics processors.  Requires an energetic, hard working individual who wants to get out, meet customers and “press the flesh” and not do telemarketing all day. Will work from a home office and the territory is not restricted.  Must currently live in southern CA.  Location: CA. Salary: $55-65K commission.
To apply, e-mail:maureene@eaton-associates.com


ENGINEERING

Group Engineer Manager: Our client a major proprietary plastics molder, is seeking a Group Engineer Manager with 10+ years experience in the injection molding industry. This person will manage project from concept to finished product. This candidate needs experience in high volume and cross-functional teams in manufacturing.  Must have plastics design, development and product design background. Candidate will be in charge of 2-4 Engineers that will include Project Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Product Design and responsible for resolving manufacturing problems, implementing process improvements, managing plant projects, tool maintenance and optimizing line set-ups. This manager must have strong hands-on experience in assembly, tooling, design and processing experience in the injection molding industry and have 3+ years’ experience as a manager. A big plus if you have been or currently a Plant Manager. Experience with Solidworks software, CAD, FEA, QFD, SPC, FMEA and DOE. Must have excellent communication and organization skills. A degree in Engineering and an advanced degree is required from the top 75 Universities in the US.  Location: CA
Salary: $90 -120K+ bonus  To apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Process Sidel Engineer: Our client a Multi-Plant consumer products company is seeking a hands-on process engineer with stretch-blow molding experience. This engineer must have 2-6 + years experience with Sidel machines in a multi layer PET. Knowledge of SMED, 5S, PLC and Six Sigma. Must have hands-on ability to start-up, setup, optimize and troubleshoot molding processes. Strong computer skills are required. Must have technical experience in blow molding, processes, sampling and documentation of molding processes. Will be required to travel 10-15%. A degree in engineering is preferred. Location: OH, Salary: $70-80K To apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Sr. Project/Design Engineer: Our client a major proprietary plastics molder, is seeking a hands-on Sr. Project/Design Engineer with 8-15 years experience in the injection molding industry. This person will manage projects from concept to finished product. This candidate needs experience in high volume and cross-functional teams in manufacturing. Must have hands-on experience of SolidWorks 3D CAD and other CAE tools. Project/Design Engineer will provide service and support to Marketing, Sales and Manufacturing plants. Must have plastics design, development and tooling background. Must have working knowledge of project management, tool/mold design, design plastics parts, computer skills and plastics injection molding experience. Must have excellent communication and organization skills, 3 years in management and be able to be promoted to Engineering Manager with in 1-2 years. Knowledge of FMEA, DFMEA and QFD and Mold Flow analysis. A degree in Mechanical Engineering and an advanced degree is a plus.  Locations:  AZ Salary: $85-95K+ bonus  
To apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Project Manufacture Engineer:
Our client a major custom packing company of automotive, lubricants and household chemicals blow molder is seeking a Project Manufacture Engineer with 2-3years experience in project engineering within the molding industry. This person will manage project from concept to finished product and product development.  Must have facility and capital improvementbackground. Must have experience in project management, design new equipment, product design, ISO9000  experience. Proficient in the use of a CAD design software including Microsoft Project Word and Excel. A degree in Engineering is required. Location: IA. Salary: $60-65K To apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Quality Engineer: Global leader in the manufacture of medical supplies, devices, lab equipment and diagnostic products seeks a Quality Engineer experienced with GMP and FDA requirements associated with medical device manufacturing.  Must have 5+ years manufacturing experience with broad background in manufacturing processes, 2+ years in quality assurance with SPC, and a proven history of product/process improvements utilizing Black Belt/Six Sigma techniques. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literate with proficiency in Tab or Stat Graphics.  A Bachelors degree in engineering, manufacturing or mathematics is required. Excellent relocation and benefit package offered. Location: Nebraska.  Salary: 60-75K  To apply, e-mail maureen @eaton-associates.com

Tooling Engineer: Our client a major proprietary plastics molder, is seeking a tooling engineer with 5-10 years hands-on experience in the plastics injection mold design and tooling injection molding industry. Must be able to provide detailed drawings and confirm functionality for molds, tools and other components using Auto Cad, Unigraphics and Pro-E. Job duties also include liaison with production, engineering and vendors for the repair and maintenance of injection molds and tooling. This candidate will have responsibilities for new and existing tools. Working knowledge of high volume molding technologies used in the manufacture of products, SPI/SPE Class 1A, high volume, multi-cavity molds, QSR, and ISO9001Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. A degree in Engineering is required.
Location: So. CA. Salary: $75-90K To apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Product Development Engineer
: Our client a global leader in flexible packaging has an opening for a Product Development Engineer in its WI facility.  This individual will primarily be responsible for developing flexible packaging materials for food.  Minimum of five years in a packaging related process engineering and/or product development position Technical understanding of adhesive laminating, extrusion laminating/coating, and flexo and gravure printing processes Technical understanding of the properties of papers, foils, films, adhesives, polymers and other materials commonly used in packaging. Ability to manage multiple projects. Provide technical support and recommendations (internal and external). Up to 25% travel requirements.  Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent,
Location: WI, Salary: 65-75K To apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com


SUPERVISORY & TECHNICAL

Production Supervisor: Our client a major consumer products company is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for their CNC Machinery Department. 5 years experience of high-volume, precision machining, preferably of engine components. 5 years experience supervising a machining department. Provides information and collaborates with Machining Engineers, Leads, Scheduling, and other Production departments to assist with and/or implement programs related to work simplification, cost reduction, new tooling and methods, labor hour planning, scheduling, machine repairing and maintenance. Analyzes and diagnoses machining and fixture problems, machine malfunctions, etc., to expedite and coordinate corrective and preventive procedures and to prevent excessive downtime and interrupted schedules. Coordinates production with Quality Assurance inspection activities as they relate to work in progress. Integrates required revisions and discrepancy requests for products or processes as necessary. Develops new processes and initiates process improvements. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Location: VA, Salary: $60-70K
To apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Process Lead Technicians: Our client, a manufacturer of reusable and disposable medical products is seeking 2 hands-on process lead tech’s for their 12 hour shifts with 5 + years experience processing in the injection molding industry. Must have hands-on ability to do mold tryouts, setup, optimize, RJG, SPC, ISO and troubleshoot molding processes. This candidate will help install, troubleshoot, service and start-up molding and auxiliary equipment. Must have hands-on technical experience in injection molding, processes, sampling and documentation of injection molding processes for the molding industry. Location: TN, Salary: $16-19 P/H To apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Process Technician-Blow Mold: Our client a manufacturer of precision-molded, thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures and boxes for buried and underground network applications, is seeking a hands-on process tech extrusion blow molding experience. Must have 5+ years of hands-on experience and knowledge to optimization of processes, troubleshooting, ISO, SPC and maintenance skills with in the plastics industry. These candidates will help install, service and start-up molding and auxiliary equipment. Must have hands-on technical blow molding experience with large molded parts and parison controllers.
Location: CA, Salary $20-24 P/H 
To apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Supervisor: Our client a custom injection molder company is seeking a hands-on injection molding supervisor with 5+ years experience in the plastics injection molding industry. Must have hands-on ability to setup, optimize and troubleshoot molding processes. Requirements: Supervisor with 5+ years experience in injection molding industry. This supervisor will be in charge of a shift consisting of 15 employees, 20 injection mold machines, production, set-up and process techs. Must have hands-on technical experience in injection molding and good communication skills. Shift night 12:00-8:00
Location: WI, Salary: $40-45K To apply, e-mail keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Process Technician: Our client a custom injection molder is seeking a hands-on Process Technician with 5-10 years experience in the injection molding industry. This candidate must be technically skilled with hands-on injection molding processing experience. Must have hands-on experience and knowledge to optimization of processes, troubleshooting, and maintenance skills with in the plastics industry. This candidate must be able to troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic areas of injection molding machines. Location: TX, Salary $18-23P/H To apply, e-mail: keneaton@eaton-associates.com

Maintenance/Process Techs: Injection Molding, Blow Molding and Extrusion companies are seeking hands-on Process Techs with 4+ years experience in the plastics industry. Must have hands-on processing, troubleshooting, service and start-up molding and auxiliary equipment. Locations: GA, TX, WI, IL, Salary: 16-20P/HR + OT To apply,e-mail:keneaton@eaton-associates.com