Design Engineer - PIM

LER TechForce, LLC.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount

Industry-leading projects

Job summary

LER TechForce, LLC. seeks a hands-on Design Engineer - PIM to own the full lifecycle of injection molded components for body system applications in Troy, MI. You will drive tooling concepts, mold design, process development, and production readiness, collaborating across design, manufacturing, and suppliers.

The role requires strong knowledge of thermoplastics, mold tooling, and quality systems, with the ability to lead PPAPs and implement corrective actions to achieve zero-escape quality.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on injection molding engineering experience.
• Experience with mold tooling design and production support for high-volume components.
• Knowledge of thermoplastics materials and processing and related properties.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle of injection molded components from tooling to production.
• Review and approve mold designs; manage tooling with suppliers and drive mold qualification.
• Develop and validate robust injection molding processes with scientifically-based windows for pressure, temperature, fill, pack, hold, and cooling.
• Ensure dimensional and functional performance, cost, mass, cycle time, and manufacturability meet program requirements.
• Lead PPAP submissions and develop control plans; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent escapes.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams on DFM reviews, mold flow, and tolerance studies.

Skills

Injection molding

Tooling design

Process development

Quality systems

Mold flow

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

Moldex3D

Autodesk Moldflow

Job description

We are seeking a Design Engineer - PIM to support our client in Troy, MI.

WHO WE ARE

LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.

With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.

Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

is looking for a hands-on, technically sharp Plastic Injection Molding Engineer to join our growing team. This engineer will own the full lifecycle of injection molded components - from tooling concept and mold design through process development, production launch, and ongoing quality assurance - for body system applications across the vehicle.

• Be an integral part of an energetic team that's redefining what an electric vehicle can be, with injection molded components at the heart of the body system
• .Review and approve mold designs, manage tooling builds with suppliers, and drive mold qualification (T1-T3 and beyond)
• .Develop, validate, and document robust injection molding processes using scientific molding principles - establishing and locking process windows for pressure, temperature, fill rate, pack, hold, and cooling
• .Manage all aspects of injection molded components to meet program requirements including dimensional performance, functional sealing performance, cost, mass, cycle time, and manufacturability
• .Own component quality from mold qualification through production: lead PPAP submissions, develop control plans, drive root cause analysis on defects, and implement corrective actions to ensure zero-escape quality
• .Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier engineering teams to execute DFM reviews, mold flow analysis, and tolerance studies that eliminate risk early in development

WHAT YOU'LL NE

• ED
  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited universi
• ty.5+ years of hands-on injection molding engineering experience, spanning tooling design, process development, and production support for high-volume plastic componen
• ts.Deep knowledge of injection mold tooling: cavity and core design, side actions, lifters, hot runner systems, cooling circuit layout, tool steel selection, and mold maintenance practic
• es.Proficiency in scientific molding methodology, including systematic process development, DOE, and the use of SPC and process capability metrics to control part quali
• ty.Strong understanding of thermoplastic and thermoplastic elastomer materials (TPE, TPO, EPDM, PP, PA, PC/ABS) and how material properties affect shrinkage, warpage, sink, and functional performan
• ce.Demonstrated experience with quality systems and launch tools: APQP, PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, GD&T, MSA, and capability studies in a production injection molding environme
• nt.Familiarity with mold flow simulation software (Moldex3D, Autodesk Moldflow, or equivalent) and the ability to interpret results to drive tooling and process decisio
• ns.Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and cross-functional priorities in a fast-paced, startup environme

WHAT YOU'LL

• d FSA401K with a match and immediate ve
• stingShort-term & long-term disability, life insu
• ranceEmployee Assistance Pr
• ogramEmployee Disc
• pmentOpportunity to work on industry leading pro