Employment

Clarke Products

Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced manager who has prior experience with composite plastic production, especially bath, shower or plumbing products made of acrylic and reinforced with FRP. Specifically the requirements are:

• BS degree required in a technical area.
• MBA preferred.
• At least 5 years experience in plant(s) management. Direct, hands on management necessary.
• P and L responsibilities. This job is evaluated by ability to meet or exceed cost objectives consistent with quality.
• Must be general management potential.
• Must possess an extraordinary work /success ethic.
• Preferable that candidate speak Spanish.
• Job is located in Dallas area. Reports to the President.
• Job has an attractive base salary and open ended incentive plan based on performance.
• Company is experiencing rapid growth and desire candidates who have operated in such an environment.

Contact:
Clarke Products, Inc.
Don Clarke
Address: 1170 109th Street,
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Telephone: (800) 426-8964
Fax: (972) 660-2259

Posted Feb. 11, 2008

Cobra International Co. Ltd.

Composite Manufacturing Technical Lead / Engineer in Thailand

Cobra International Co., Ltd. (cobrainter.com) is a manufacturer of high performance composites products used for sports and recreation around the world. We are looking for a strong technical / engineering resource with good experience and skills in composite manufacturing to assist us in our exciting and growing kayak business. The role would include technical responsibilities for product research & development, bringing products from concept into production and technical support to manufacturing. The facility is located near the coastline in beautiful Thailand, in between Bangkok and Pattaya. Please send qualifying resumes and letter of interest to rick@cobrainter.com

Requirements for Candidate

• 5+ years working experience in technical “hands on” roles in manufacturing in the composite industry.
• Strong technical or engineering experience in a production environment to deliver new and innovative products, creative problem solving, detailed documentation, cost effective solutions, consistent quality, and reliable manufacturing.
• Strong technical skills and engineering working knowledge of composite materials, material science with applications for hand lay up, vacuum bagging, infusion and other methods for small boat manufacturing.
• Practical experience defining and documenting detailed methods and work instructions as required for operator training, qualifications and process improvements.
• Good interpersonal skills, communication skills, team player, self motivated
• MS offices products; Auto cad, Solidworks, MS project + design software are a plus
• Ability to work in a new culture and learn basic language skills

Role Description

• Provide leadership to define the best product set up and manufacturing process to meet customer specifications, quality, costs and production requirements.
• Optimize the manufacturing process; define and qualify the manufacturing method and process to deliver consistent quality, maximize efficiency and cost effective.
• Work with production team to define, develop and produce a product to meet their specification and needs. Technically define the best materials and methods to meet the customer requirements.
• Optimize product strength to weigh ratio to maximize structural support to key areas.
• Develop new designs and applications of for products including graphics, cost savings and new materials.
• Develop good working relationships with venders, suppliers, and customers to optimize product specification and production results.
• Record, document and store all technical specifications, changes and documents for proper record keeping.
• Train local engineers and production personnel on the best production methods, process and expertise of composite material manufacturing.
• Optimize material utilization to deliver best cost of goods manufactured.

Contact:

Please send qualifying resumes and letter of interest to: rick@cobrainter.com
Website: www.cobrainter.com

Posted Sept. 3, 2007

Fiberforge

Composites Engineer

This is a manufacturing engineering position, with responsibility for managing multiple engineering projects for customers and for contributing to further development of the Company's proprietary manufacturing technology. The successful candidate will have the following skills, capabilities, and experience:

• 5+ years of composite design and processing experience
• Significant experience working with thermoplastic advanced composites
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Direct experience with solving customer problems
• Excellent creative-thinking and problem solving capabilities
• Ability to function well on a motivated team
• Capable in SolidWorks, NEI Nastran, and LabView

Some travel will be required. Fiberforge offers relocation assistance and a generous compensation package. Fiberforge is located in the magnificent Roaring Fork Valley near the Aspen and Vail ski resorts with outstanding opportunities for an active, outdoor lifestyle. Job locations are in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

If you are interested in this exciting position with a leading company in thermoplastic composite solutions for the automotive, aerospace, military, consumer, recreational, and industrial markets, please forward your resume for consideration to the following e-mail address: jobs@fiberforge.com

Revised Feb. 11, 2008