Senior Design Engineer - Interior Plastics

Goken America; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Goken America is seeking an experienced engineer to support design and development in automotive interiors. The role leads transitions from support activities to small-scale projects, coordinating with offshore teams and customers to meet cost, delivery, and quality targets.

Responsibilities include leading large-scale programs, mentoring teammates, and pursuing design improvements to reduce costs while utilizing CATIA V5/V6 and DFMEA/GD&T knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years relevant automotive interiors experience.
• Specialties: Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive or Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, and DFM.
• Experience using Catia V5/V6 for 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Design experience in IP, interior trim, and seat trim/structure is preferred.
• Lead development of assigned parts and coordinate with offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering for large-scale product programs: feasibility, design in CATIA, layout reviews, drawings, and negotiations.
• Create concepts and specs that meet cost, delivery, accuracy, and quality targets for customers.
• Lead transition from tasks to small-scale projects by tracking progress and resolving issues.
• Support management with project scope, scheduling, quoting, and reporting for small-scale projects.
• Mentor and train other associates in the team.
• Identify ways to increase efficiency and reduce design and parts costs using current tech.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

MS Office

3D modeling

Job description

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary

This role will support design and development activities and lead the transition from support activities to small-scale projects by managing part and process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the engineering activities for large-scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing design using CATIA, conducting layout reviews, creating drawings, and negotiating with surrounding component functional units.
• Create concepts and specifications that meet the cost, delivery, accuracy, and quality targets to represent the best solution for the customer.
• Lead the transition from task-based activity to small-scale projects within the discipline or function by monitoring and tracking the progress of projects and handling any issues that arise. Report and escal to management as needed.
• Support management with project scope, scheduling, quoting, and reporting for these small-scale projects.
• Mentor and train other associates in the team.
• Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8+yrs relevant experience OR Master’s degree in Engineering and 6+yrs years of experience designing Automotive Interiors.
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Knowledge and working experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
• Experience using both Catia V5/V6 to create 3D models and 2D drawings is required.
• Experience in the automotive domain designing interior components, particularly Instrument Panel (IP), Interior Trim, and Seat trim / Structure design is preferred
• Leading the development of assigned parts, including coordination with offshore teams and customer counterparts to manage schedules, deliverables, and technical follow-up.
• The ability to work effectively in a cross-functional group setting, including essential technical guidance to support Senior Management
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling
• Exposure to CAE preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.