On-Site OEM Injection Molding Engineer - Automotive

Altentechnologyusa; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Resident Engineer to represent us at a key OEM customer in Michigan. The role focuses on plastics injection molding and automotive manufacturing, serving as the technical and commercial link between the customer and internal teams.

The candidate will lead design interfaces, support quotes and launches, maintain strong customer relationships, and collaborate across engineering, sales, and program management to resolve issues and drive value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in plastics or automotive sectors.
• Experience working on at OEM site with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary design engineering interface with the OEM.
• Support quoting, new business development, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Assist product and process development from concept through production launch.
• Maintain strong day-to-day customer relationships.
• Communicate customer requirements and drive timely resolutions.
• Coordinate design reviews, tooling, mold trials, and engineering changes.
• Troubleshoot molding, tooling, dimensional and quality issues.
• Collaborate with OEM engineering, purchasing, quality, and program teams.
• Ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive plastics or tooling environments.

Skills

Injection molding

Automotive manufacturing

Part design understanding

Project management

Customer-facing skills

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Resident Engineer to represent us at a key OEM customer in Michigan. The role focuses on plastics injection molding and automotive manufacturing, serving as the technical and commercial link between the customer and internal teams.

The candidate will lead design interfaces, support quotes and launches, maintain strong customer relationships, and collaborate across engineering, sales, and program management to resolve issues and drive value.