Design Engineer (Plastic Technology)

We are seeking a highly motivated Product Engineer, New Product Development to Design and develop new products or improve current products using engineering disciplines and tools.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Gain peer and management product insight through informal and formal design reviews.
• Fully supports company programs, policies and objectives.
• Design and Develop thermoforming and extrusion processes
• Develop and execute validation testing to qualify designs through the product development process.
• Get “hands-on” and build functional prototypes to evaluate form, fit, function, and assembly methods.
• Support Customers with technical information and initiatives. This can include developing and/or creating design concepts, CAD models, prototypes and technical reports/presentations.
• Ability to oversee and manage multiple projects at a time and prioritize work.
• Engage with suppliers and outside contractors to accomplish key outsourcing activities like part sourcing or contract design.
• Utilize design tools available to maximize development time while ensuring optimal product design.
• Provides guidance to designers/supporting engineers for designs, drawings, requisitions, etc. to meet regulatory, process, mechanical and project requirements.
• Work collaboratively to execute projects with various internal competencies i.e., Testing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality and Cost reduction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have general knowledge of manufacturing and assembly methodologies.
• Proficient with 2D & 3D solid modeling design software, Solidworks preferred.
• Strong results orientation and positive "can do" attitude with a sense of urgency.
• Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Plastic Engineering field required.
• 4+ years of engineering plastics product design experience,
• Plastics design and development experience required.
• Collaborative leader and team player.
• Self-starter: a "hands-on" individual who enjoys challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and direction.