Plastic Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop plastic components and assemblies using CAD software.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to optimize product performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Tooling, Quality, and Product Engineering teams throughout the product development process.
• Support mold design reviews and provide recommendations to improve part quality and manufacturability.
• Select appropriate plastic materials based on product requirements and application.
• Create and maintain 2D drawings, 3D models, and engineering documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, prototype evaluations, and product validation activities.
• Analyze design issues and implement engineering changes when required.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) from concept through production launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Plastics Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in plastic product or component design.
• Experience designing parts for injection molding.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or NX.
• Strong understanding of plastic materials, injection molding processes, and mold design considerations.
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience with DFM, DFA, tolerance analysis, and product validation.
• Automotive or electronics manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.