Plastic Design Engineer

Grupo TECMA; Ciudad Juárez; Presencial; MXN 350.000 - 520.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Grupo TECMA is seeking a Plastic Design Engineer to design, develop, and optimize plastic components for manufacturing in Ciudad Juárez, México. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet functional, cost, and manufacturability requirements and support NPI from concept to production.

The role requires a degree in mechanical/plastic engineering, 3+ years of plastic design experience, proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks/CATIA/Creo/NX), and advanced English.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of plastic product or component design experience.
• Experience designing parts for injection molding.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or NX).
• Strong understanding of plastics, injection molding, 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 preferred.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong analytical and teamwork abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop plastic components and assemblies using CAD software.
• Apply DFM and DFA to optimize performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Tooling, Quality, and Product Engineering teams.
• Support mold design reviews and provide recommendations to improve quality.
• Select plastics materials based on requirements and application.
• Create and maintain 2D drawings, 3D models, and documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, prototypes, and validation activities.
• Analyze design issues and implement engineering changes when required.
• Support NPI from concept through production launch.

Conocimientos

CAD software

DFM

DFA

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Engineering drawings

Advanced English

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Mold design considerations

Educación

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Herramientas

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

NX

Descripción del empleo

The Plastic Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of plastic components for manufacturing. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure product designs meet functional, quality, cost, and manufacturability requirements while supporting new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

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.