Design Engineer I - Plastics: Innovative Molded Parts

Techtronic Industries; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Design Engineer I - Plastics to join our cross-functional product development teams in Wisconsin. You’ll design and develop plastic components from concept to production, applying DFM/DFA, selecting materials, and evaluating molding processes.

This early-career role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with manufacturing, tooling, and suppliers, and growth through mentorship, testing, and simulation-informed decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical/plastics related field.
• 0-3 years engineering experience including internships/co-ops.
• Basic understanding of plastics and injection molding processes.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (NX/Creo/SolidWorks/Fusion 360).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plastic components and subassemblies for new product development and improvements.
• Create, maintain, and release 3D CAD models, drawings, specs, and documentation.
• Apply DFM and DFA to improve manufacturability, cost, and quality.
• Support design reviews, prototype builds, and production launches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across product development.
• Assist material selection for plastics and related polymers.
• Review molding simulation results to optimize design and gating.
• Work with tooling, molders, and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Evaluate new plastics materials and manufacturing approaches.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Design Engineer I - Plastics to join our cross-functional product development teams in Wisconsin. You’ll design and develop plastic components from concept to production, applying DFM/DFA, selecting materials, and evaluating molding processes.

This early-career role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with manufacturing, tooling, and suppliers, and growth through mentorship, testing, and simulation-informed decision making.