Engineering Administrator

Our Company

We are a leading plastics manufacturing company with an emphasis on strategic engineering and innovation. We use the latest processes and software to elevate the way we manufacture parts, all the while forming strong relationships with customers and each other.

Our people are our number-one priority, and we are committed to helping you reach your personal and career goals through continuous learning and development opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and an enhanced work-life balance.

Role Summary

The Engineering Administrator provides administrative coordination for the Engineering and Tooling departments, ensuring systems, files, and reporting stay accurate and current while procedures and new technologies are consistently followed.

Key responsibilities include maintaining engineering and tooling records; administering the quote system and CRM; managing work order and time-tracking databases; coordinating correspondence and cross-department follow-up; preparing spreadsheets, charts, and presentations; performing sample cost calculations; and completing month-end tool closeout activities (work order review, WIP, revenues/expenses summaries, general ledger adjustments, internal billing, and reports).

Required qualifications/skills:
- Associate’s degree
- General knowledge of accounting or engineering systems
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong communication, organization, math, and writing skills; reliable attendance

If you are ready to support high-impact engineering work with disciplined, detail-focused execution, apply today.

How Your Day Flows

You’ll start onsite in DeForest by checking the status of open tooling items and verifying that recent updates are reflected correctly across shared systems. Throughout the morning, you’ll shift between system entries, document control, and preparing clear, audit-ready summaries for internal stakeholders.

Midday is often focused on reconciling information—confirming details with other departments, validating data in reports, and organizing materials so engineers and toolmakers can move quickly without rework. Later, you’ll compile clean visuals (spreadsheets, charts, and slides) that help the team review progress and financial impacts.

As priorities change, you’ll keep communication structured and timely, ensuring requests are tracked and nothing critical is missed before the day ends.

Total Rewards

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); and Paid Time Off (PTO).