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Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

Join A Team Where You'll Be Challenged And Valued A career with Summit Polymers means working with ... Supervisor, Materials (Warehouse) Summary Responsible for the handling and storage of materials for ...

Summit Polymer

Molding Department Manager

Sturgis, MI · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Two years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment * Outstanding leadership, team ...

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Summit Polymer

Production Operator

Lawrenceburg, KY · On-site

$18.34/hr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly) SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the department ...

Summit Polymer

Operator, Assembly - Shift 2

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly) SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the department ...

Summit Polymer

Operator, Assembly - Shift 1

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly) SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the department ...

Summit Polymer

Utility, Molding MSG - Shift 2

Vicksburg, MI · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Non Exempt REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Molding) SUMMARY This is responsible work ...

Summit Polymer

Assembly Operator - Shift 2

Vicksburg, MI · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly) SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the department ...

Summit Polymer

Operator, Paint - Shift 1

Vicksburg, MI · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Supervisor, Manufacturing (Paint) SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the department supervisor ...

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Do workers at Summit Polymers get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Does Summit Polymers pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

At Summit Polymers, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
55% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Summit Polymers affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Summit Polymers?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 88% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at Summit Polymers worry about hours?

Most people worry about getting enough hours.
70% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Summit Polymers workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Summit Polymers workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
75% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Summit Polymers?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
68% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Summit Polymers managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
76% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Summit Polymers spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
27% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Summit Polymers?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
68% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Summit Polymers good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
55% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
76% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Summit Polymers?

Most people feel stressed here.
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
41% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Summit Polymers?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
49% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Summit Polymers?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 61% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Summit Polymers’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Summit Polymers is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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Engineer, Manufacturing (Cast Skin/Slush Molding)

Summit Polymer

Portage, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Summit Polymers rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 84 rated plastic manufacturers

Job description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.
JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.
A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don't just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We're always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Engineer, Manufacturing (Cast Skin/Slush Molding) FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Chief Technical Manager, Manufacturing Coordination
SUMMARY
The Cast Skin Engineer develops, optimizes, and supports slush molding of plastic parts for automotive interior trim, instrument panels, full center consoles, and kinetic parts. The engineer works closely with product design, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure cast skin molding processes and materials meet customer specifications, cost targets, and automotive quality standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
  • Lead the development and implementation of cast skin/slush molding tool and processes for new products:
  • Participate in part design input and design output reviews.
    • Focus on design optimization to produce highest quality parts via robust cast skin/slush molding tooling conditions and slush mold processability considerations.
  • Participate in cast skin/slush molding tool design reviews.
  • Participate in cast skin/slush molding trials at sample facilities.
    • Support corrective action plans for new cast skin/slush molds.
  • Troubleshoot molding defects including thin spots, bubbles, wrinkles, burns, color variation, and incomplete fill.
  • Develop Operator Instruction Sheets and support development of Quality Inspection Standards to ensure production personnel can work safely while meeting quality and productivity requirements.
  • Coordinate entry of all molds into preventative maintenance system and develop preventative maintenance instructions.
  • Collaborate with Lean Manufacturing Engineer to develop internal mold store packaging that supports efficient labor and automation while ensuring safe & defect-free storage, transport and handling at subsequent operations based on SPI packaging standards and best practices.
  • Perform mold-specific setup and operational training for mold technicians, supervisors, utilities/operators, and managers, and oversee mold change, startups, and production until safety and proficiency are achieved.
  • Collaborate with project engineering to coordinate engineering changes to molds.
  • Support and continually improve all production cast skin/slush molding operations:
  • Support the production team performance - improving safety, quality and efficiency.
    • Utilize practical problem solving (PPS) and kaizen.
    • Troubleshoot tooling, process, and equipment related problems through collaboration with tooling and maintenance teams.
    • Collaborate with maintenance to assess cast skin/slush molding machine capability.
    • Develop justifications for various process improvement projects.
    • Conduct layered process audits to ensure compliance with process setup/verification, standardized work, and quality systems requirements.
  • Achieve assigned corporate-wide performance objectives for the molding manufacturing operations, including safety, quality, productivity (cycle times), operational availability (machine up time), and delivery metrics.
    • Lead development of annual performance targets for slush molding metrics. These include labor cost per hour, mold change times, internal scrap percentage, and others.

  • Collaborate with plant management to standardize and improve cast skin/slush molding operations.
    • Cast skin/slush molding focus includes safety, cast skin/slush molding machines, cast skin/slush molding machine work-cell layouts, cast skin/slush molding utilities and infrastructure, material handling equipment, operator and utility work, cast skin/slush mold technician training system, etc.
    • Lead the development, documentation, control, and sharing of cast skin/slush molding standards with participation from plant champions and manufacturing coordination team members.
    • Assist plants with developing and executing plans to implement standards.
    • Audit plants to standards compliance
    • Provide extra assistance to plants who are not meeting targets.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar technical discipline OR 5 years of experience in a technical position in a cast skin/slush molding environment may be considered.
  • Experience with automotive interior manufacturing preferred.
  • Knowledge of PVC, TPO, or other thermoplastic materials.
  • Understanding of mold design, heat transfer, and polymer processing.
  • Familiarity with automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Independent thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
  • Agreement to complete all post-hire required training
  • A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 26 on the cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does require up to 15% travel.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.
Rev. 7/15/2026

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