Plastics Design Engineer | SolidWorks/AutoCAD | 25% Travel

Insight Global (United States); Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with plastics experience to design and automate equipment for pipe and allied manufacturing. You will perform initial designs in SolidWorks and AutoCAD and work with vendors and plant teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a 2–5 year engineering background, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and travel about 25% for onsite scoping, measurements, and installation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of engineering experience; internship ok.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency.
• Plastics experience required: plastics product/design in manufacturing.
• Experience with injection molding, blow molding, and/or extrusion.
• Experience in manufacturing or R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute design and automation projects for pipe and allied manufacturing plants.
• Design custom equipment/machinery used in the manufacturing process.
• Complete initial designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with outside vendors on outsourced equipment or designs.
• Modify and improve existing equipment and machine designs.
• Coordinate design and project status with project teams, vendors, and plant teams.
• Support projects from design through installation, including scope, measurements, and maturation of design, vendor coordination, and installation support.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Plastics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with plastics experience to design and automate equipment for pipe and allied manufacturing. You will perform initial designs in SolidWorks and AutoCAD and work with vendors and plant teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a 2–5 year engineering background, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and travel about 25% for onsite scoping, measurements, and installation support.