Plastic Part Designer - New Product Development

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox is seeking a Plastic Part Design Engineer based in New Orleans, LA within the New Product Development department. This role works with a development team to create new products, requiring in-depth knowledge of plastics, plastic part design, and 3D CAD.

Responsibilities include designing high-quality 3D parts in Creo Parametric, producing detailed drawings and specifications, and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and performance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Plastics/Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years' experience in part design.
• Proficient in Creo Parametric and MS Office.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-managed team player who works well in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality 3D modeled parts using CAD software (Creo Parametric).
• Create detailed part drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Collaborate with product development engineers to optimize part designs for the injection molding process.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure designs meet specifications and manufacturability standards.
• Analyze and troubleshoot design issues, suggest improvements, and ensure efficient operation.
• Stay current with and integrate the latest in injection molding and mold manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

Organized

Education

Undergraduate degree in Plastics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

MS Office

Job description

Intralox has an opening for a Plastic Part Design Engineer based in our New Orleans, Louisiana location within the New Product Development department.

This person will work with a development team in the creation of new products for Intralox.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of plastics, plastic part design, and 3D CAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality 3D modeled parts using CAD software (Creo Parametric)
• Create detailed part drawings, specifications, and documentation
• Collaborate with product development engineers to optimize part designs for the injection molding process
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure designs meet specifications and manufacturability standards
• Analyze and troubleshoot design issues, suggest improvements, and ensure efficient operation
• Stay current with and integrate the latest in injection molding and mold manufacturing technologies

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Plastics/Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years' experience in a part design
• Strong organizational, communication and analytical skills
• 2+ years’ experience working in Creo CAD software or comparable software
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general computer applications
• A self-managed team player who excels in a team environment

Desired Requirements

• Experience working with mold making equipment and injection molding machines.
• Basic project management skills