Plastics Design Engineer – Automotive CAD & DFMEA

Gokenamerica; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Goken is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support large-scale product development, performing design using 3-D modeling software, and creating 2-D drawings. You will work across teams to resolve complex problems and define part specs and BOMs for automotive plastic components.

The role requires Catia V5/V6 experience, DFMEA/GD&T knowledge, and cost/material analysis to optimize designs. Travel to client sites will be required, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2–5 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's with 4+ years, or Associate's with 5+ years in Automotive Plastic design.
• Specialties: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive or Manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with DFMEA, GD&T, DFM.
• Proficiency in Catia V5/V6 for 3D modeling and 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering activities for large scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, modeling in 3-D, conducting layout review and creating 2D drawings.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems independently or with minimal guidance.
• Create part specification requirements and BOM.
• Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.
• Perform cost analysis, strength calculations and material selection.
• Use best practices to improve product and/or processes.
• Search for ways to increase efficiency and reduce design and parts costs.
• Travel to client sites required.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drawings

DFMEA

GD&T

Cost analysis

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate’s degree in Engineering

Mechanical/Automotive manufacturing specialties

Tools

Catia V5/V6

Job description

Goken is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support large-scale product development, performing design using 3-D modeling software, and creating 2-D drawings. You will work across teams to resolve complex problems and define part specs and BOMs for automotive plastic components.

The role requires Catia V5/V6 experience, DFMEA/GD&T knowledge, and cost/material analysis to optimize designs. Travel to client sites will be required, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration