Polymer Applications Engineer — Design for Manufacturing

Omni Technologies; Greendale (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Birthday off

Weekends off

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

EAP

HSA

Life insurance

PTO and holidays

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Omni Technologies is seeking an Applications Engineer to translate customer equipment challenges into manufacturable polymer component solutions. You will partner with customers and the sales team to define requirements, evaluate conditions, and recommend materials and manufacturing methods, supporting feasibility, quoting, prototyping, and production launches.

You will develop and refine 3D CAD designs, conduct DFMs with tooling and production teams, and communicate clear technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Plastics engineering or related field.
• 3–10 years engineering experience in manufacturing, product development, or applications engineering.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software and interpretation of drawings.
• Strong understanding of DFM, tooling, and production processes.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical recommendations for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Knowledge of engineered polymers or molding processes preferred.
• Experience supporting RFQs, quotations, feasibility reviews, prototypes, and launches.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers and Sales to define requirements, operating conditions, performance targets and project constraints.
• Evaluate applications and recommend materials, tolerances, and manufacturing methods.
• Develop or refine 3D CAD designs and engineering drawings for custom solutions.
• Conduct DFM reviews with tooling, machining, molding, and production teams.
• Provide technical input for customer quotations and cost estimates.
• Coordinate prototypes, trials, testing, and validation; adjust designs as needed.
• Support new product introduction from inquiry through production readiness and launch.

Skills

3D CAD interpretation

DFM knowledge

Engineering design communication

Customer requirements analysis

Prototyping support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Omni Technologies is seeking an Applications Engineer to translate customer equipment challenges into manufacturable polymer component solutions. You will partner with customers and the sales team to define requirements, evaluate conditions, and recommend materials and manufacturing methods, supporting feasibility, quoting, prototyping, and production launches.

You will develop and refine 3D CAD designs, conduct DFMs with tooling and production teams, and communicate clear technical