Careers

Why Pope Scientific?

Pope Scientific Inc. has been at the forefront of manufacturing chemical processing equipment, engineered systems and laboratory apparatus for science and industry for over 50 years. Internationally known, Pope provides specialized technical expertise in designing and manufacturing chemical processing equipment. We pride ourselves on outstanding technical and customer support within our industry.

Pope is located in a 64,000-square-foot facility just north of Milwaukee in Saukville, WI.  This facility houses our engineering, production areas, technical and testing labs, glassblowing facility, shipping /storage, and a fully equipped toll processing area. Pope’s growing business creates an exciting career opportunity for energetic, motivated, skilled individuals who seek a challenging but rewarding work environment.

We are always interested in talented, skilled people.  If you are interested in becoming part of our company, send us your resume along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications. If we do not have a position open, we will keep your resume on file for future reference.

Current Openings

Mechanical Designer

The role of the Mechanical Designer is to support the Director of Engineering by efficiently completing design and drawing tasks to support projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create CAD drawings, bills of material and revisions for customer approval, vendor quotation, sales proposals, standard part-numbers and internal fabrication/assembly
• Assist in product improvement, cost reduction, design of new products and components
• Initiate purchase requisition for project-related components for “non-stock” orders as well as quality inspection of incoming system components
• Work with the production manager (Director of Operations) to define/monitor critical dates. Notify purchasing if a part is to be expedited and notify the Production Manager of any problems/issues immediately.
• Assist Sales Personnel in obtaining cost estimates for special system components/fabrications
• Participate in project meetings and activities as required, such as project kick-off meetings, design review, equipment testing and inspection, progress meetings, etc.
• Aid manufacturing efforts with drawings, information flow, testing, hands-on work where applicable
• Communicate when necessary with customers for technical assistance, information transfer, etc.
• Assist the QC department in acquiring documentation for customer manuals.
• Assist the Director of Engineering on an as-needed basis to meet company objectives.
• Perform all above duties in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

COMPETENCIES:

This person should be able to keep various project files organized and managed according to the Pope engineering protocol. In addition, there should be a good technical background on various mechanisms so that designs are completed in a feasible, efficient way.

Other traits include being innovative, focused, and trustworthy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design/Drafting.
Experience: 1-2 years

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Physical: Lifting 50 lbs.

Mental: Minor stress in meeting deadlines and/or dealing with vendors

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

It can be expected that 80% of the time will be in an office setting while the other 20% would be in a manufacturing environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected

The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.

Please submit resumes to:

Email: JobPostings4@popeinc.com

Pope Scientific, Inc.
Attention: Human Resources Department
351 N Dekora Woods Blvd
Saukville, WI 53080