Plastics Engineer

BraunAbility; Winamac (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a skilled Automotive Plastics Engineer to design and develop high-quality plastic components for vehicle conversions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing Class A and B surfaces, with proficiency in various manufacturing techniques such as injection molding and vacuum forming. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that all designs comply with quality and budget targets. Join us to innovate in automotive design and contribute to a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing Class A and B plastic surfaces.
• Proficiency in utilizing various manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design new vehicle conversions in CAD.
• Utilize injection molding and vacuum forming techniques.
• Plan design and validation requirements for projects.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure design requirements are met.

Skills

CAD design

Injection molding

Vacuum forming

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE: We are seeking a skilled Automotive Plastics Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing Class A and B plastic surfaces and will understand the design constraints that impact various manufacturing processes including vacuum forming and injection molding. This role involves collaborating with various departments to develop high-quality plastic components for automotive applications. In addition, the candidate should have mechanical aptitude that allows them to design other automotive components.

Essential Functions

• Engineer, design and develop new vehicle conversions in CAD with specialization in designing and developing Class A surfaces while also being proficient in B-side work for attachment and strength.
• Utilize injection molding, vacuum forming and other manufacturing techniques to create high-quality plastic parts.
• Plan for design, procurement, assembly, and validation requirements that align with overall Project Timing, Stage Gate (APQP) and Mitigation Strategies. Proficiency in taking ideas through concept, styling, design, validation, and launch.
• Ensure vehicle Designs & Systems conform to budgeted Quality and Cost targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Portfolio) to assure vehicle designs account for all requirements.
• Suggest Low-cost Design alternatives, Common Designs and Standardization.
• Build and design prototype vehicles.
• Constantly improve designs, processes, and timing, maintaining project specifications.
• Participate in design reviews to assure all vehicle conversions are developed and engineered to meet or exceed requirements.

Vehicle Engineer

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