Senior Plastics Design Engineer – Packaging & Manufacturing

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to design vehicle packaging and handling systems, optimizing weight, durability, and manufacturability.

You will lead CAD/CAE analysis (CATIA, ANSYS), perform durability simulations, and work with suppliers to drive concept through production validation while ensuring GD&T and DFMs are properly applied across plastics-focused designs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years designing mechanical components from concept to production validation; plastics focus.
• Proficient in CAD/CAE with datum structure and tolerance stack-up.
• Knowledge of DFM and various manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical designs of vehicle packaging and material handling optimized for weight, precision, manufacturing, durability and velocity.
• Perform CAD, FEA, and durability simulation; recommend prototypes and test.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure ASTM/ISTA compliance.
• Deliver finished designs, drawings, specs for supplier bidding and compliance.
• Research new techniques and materials to improve packaging capability.
• Participate in supplier evaluations to ensure deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop design methodology and execute concept through buy-off.

Skills

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

DFM

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Tools

CATIA

Pro/Engineer

ANSYS

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to design vehicle packaging and handling systems, optimizing weight, durability, and manufacturability.

You will lead CAD/CAE analysis (CATIA, ANSYS), perform durability simulations, and work with suppliers to drive concept through production validation while ensuring GD&T and DFMs are properly applied across plastics-focused designs.