Plastics design

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to design vehicle packaging and handling systems, optimizing weight, durability, and manufacturability.

You will lead CAD/CAE analysis (CATIA, ANSYS), perform durability simulations, and work with suppliers to drive concept through production validation while ensuring GD&T and DFMs are properly applied across plastics-focused designs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years designing mechanical components from concept to production validation; plastics focus.
• Proficient in CAD/CAE with datum structure and tolerance stack-up.
• Knowledge of DFM and various manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical designs of vehicle packaging and material handling optimized for weight, precision, manufacturing, durability and velocity.
• Perform CAD, FEA, and durability simulation; recommend prototypes and test.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure ASTM/ISTA compliance.
• Deliver finished designs, drawings, specs for supplier bidding and compliance.
• Research new techniques and materials to improve packaging capability.
• Participate in supplier evaluations to ensure deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop design methodology and execute concept through buy-off.

Skills

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

DFM

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Tools

CATIA

Pro/Engineer

ANSYS

Job description

• Deliver technical designs of vehicle packaging and material handling that are optimized for weight, precision, manufacturing, durability and velocity
• Perform CAD, FEA, and durability simulation of concept designs, recommend physical prototype candidates, and execute testing
• Conduct technical design reviews and ensure compliance to standards (ASTM, ISTA, etc.)
• Deliver finished designs, detailed drawings, and engineering specifications to be used for supplier bidding and compliance
• Research and implement new techniques and technologies, including materials to continually improve vehicle packaging capability
• Participate in supplier evaluations to ensure technical deliverables can be achieved
• Partner with engineering teams in design, manufacturing, material flow, and packaging projects to develop design methodology, functional requirements, and execute concept through buy-off

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 5+ years of experience designing mechanical components and systems from concept through production validation. Emphasis on Plastics design/manufacturing experience skillset.
• Strong working capability with CAD and CAE simulation (CATIA, Pro-Engineer, ANSYS, etc.)
• Able to deliver designs with datum structure, GD&T and accurate tolerance stack up analysis
• Familiar with design for manufacturing (DFM) and different manufacturing processes including machining, welding, injection molding etc.
• Working knowledge of a large variety of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam, etc.)

Experience with design for reliability and respective durability testing requirements as well as with automation equipment and fixtures required