Senior Plastics and Composites Engineer

Club Car; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Club Car is seeking a Plastics and Composites Engineer to drive growth initiatives in vehicle development. This role requires expertise in component design and manufacturing processes, as well as a strong background in project management and problem solving. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering Technology or an equivalent and 7+ years of experience. Joining Club Car means being part of an inclusive environment dedicated to diverse talent and innovation.

Qualifications

• Expert in thermoplastic and thermoset materials is beneficial.
• Familiar with Mold Flow and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• 7+ years of experience is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert in component design and processes.
• Develop and maintain material and component specifications.
• Employee project management methodologies for predictable outcomes.

Skills

Problem solving techniques (9-step, 8D)

Injection molding processes

Communication skills

Project management methodologies

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The position offers the opportunity to be a Plastics and Composites Engineer and work on a variety of growth initiatives in the electric and ICE vehicle space. The position requires the passion for learning about the design and manufacture of plastics and composites, supplier interactions, design and release of plastics and composites, and participate in projects in accordance with engineering excellence.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert in 1 or more areas of component design (exterior body panels, interior, chassis/structural components, and fuel tanks) and processes (injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, blow molding, thermoforming).
• Understanding of all processes to manufacture plastic components: injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and other common processes used for the manufacturing of products made from polymeric materials.
• Develop and maintain material and component specifications and qualification plans.
• Learn and contribute to requirements, risk analysis, DFMEA, DVP&R and specifications, engineering change notices.
• Employ project management methodologies that ensure a predictable outcome for department goals and responsibilities.
• Remove roadblocks and accelerate implementation of projects.
• Support the development of technology roadmaps and strategies.
• Assist in developing test acceptance criteria using reliability and confidence in designs.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentor designers, lab technicians and other team members.
• Understand and influence regulatory standards that affect your product.
• Develop and drive cross functional team to scheduled milestones for assigned projects.
• Effectively self-manage large projects
• Expert in Problem solving techniques (9-step, 8D, etc.).
• First point of contact within engineering regarding customer issues

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering Technology or equivalent is required.

Expert in at least 1 of the following areas is beneficial, but not a necessity:

• Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials
• Process knowledge for injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and other common processes used for the manufacturing of products made from polymeric materials.
• Familiar with Mold Flow and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Experience

• 7+ years’ experience is recommended.

Key Competencies

• Continuously raise your level of leadership, authority, and influence.
• Embrace the empowerment you have as a key member of an exciting product growth team.
• Strong passion to teach and grow capabilities of the company.
• The right individual will be self-motivated, a strong collaborator, able to think creatively and work with others to find solutions, drive execution, and focus on results.
• Expert in technical, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to teach and mentor internal engineering design processes and best practices.
• Employs “best” solution to problem rather than most evident (considers business impact to other departments as well as technical requirements)
• Proficient at identifying project/subsystem risks and developing/executing subsequent mitigation plans
• High capability in Microsoft products including, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Thorough understanding of the Engineering financial impact and a basic understanding of the needs and impact of other functions on the business

Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.