RDC and Samples Associate

Job Location: Vaughan, ON.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Responsible for creating Samples, Custom Samples, Prototypes, Small Production Runs.
• Responsible for timely sample and special projects preparation including shipping as set out by the Sales, Marketing, and Engineering teams.
• Liaise with Engineering and Sales to coordinate and prioritize the production of special projects or samples.
• Responsible for documentation of sample preparation, sample preparation process and recording Bill of Material (BOM) in ERP system.
• Maintain, monitor, and order raw materials inventory required for samples and special projects.
• Maintain inventory levels of samples and custom products between min and max quantities.
• Ensure samples and custom products inventory accuracy in the ERP system.
• Responsible for achieving all Operations Department business, quality and safety goals.
• Works at reducing and/or eliminating scrap and inefficiencies by identifying problems and implementing corrective measures.
• Following all Pliteq policies and procedures.
• Expected to keep work areas clean and perform regular housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Assist in production duties such as but not limited to operating presses and performing quality control as required.
• Support RDC Engineering with the preparation of test plans and assist in conducting in-house laboratory experiments using the Test Frame, Drop Tower, and other equipment.
• Assist RDC Engineering in producing, testing, and documenting technical summaries/reports with "next step" recommendations.
• Able to converse effectively with all departments.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Work Environment

• Industrial Manufacturing
• PPE Required: Safety boots, eye protection, ear protection.

What We Are Ideally Looking For:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Laboratory experience performing scientific measurements
• Strategic – big picture thinking skills, comfortable with ambiguity
• Matlab or similar scientific programing language
• Knowledge of vibration mechanics is an asset
• Proficient in both written and oral communication
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and NetSuite
• Team oriented, self-motivated and highly organized
• Willingness to work or be on call during evenings and weekends as needed.

While we appreciate your interest in this career opportunity at Pliteq, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Pliteq Inc. will not be responsible for any agency referral fees arising from the use of resumes that currently exist in the recruitment database or have been forwarded to Pliteq directly or indirectly without an authorized agreement. Agency referrals will not be accepted unless approved by the Pliteq Human Resources team.

NOTE: All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining a satisfactory background check, including educational, employment, references, and criminal records checks (for which a pardon has not been granted).

Pliteq is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known to Human Resources at [email protected].

This job profile provides an overview of the minimum requirements of the job and does not include all of the duties inherent, included or associated with the job or with the performance of the job. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job profile as it sees fit to meet the needs of the organization.

We believe in a fully human-centered recruitment process. From the moment you submit your application, your background, qualifications, and potential are evaluated entirely by our hiring team. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI), automated applicant tracking filters, or algorithmic screening tools at any stage of our candidate assessment. Every resume, cover letter, and application material is personally reviewed by someone from our People Operations team dedicated to giving your profile the thoughtful, fair consideration it deserves.