Senior Plastics Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company seeks a Senior Plastics Engineer to lead projects in polymer design and tooling. You will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge products, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with design engineers and suppliers. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects that shape the future of technology and transportation. Join a passionate team dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave

Mentorship Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in evaluating DFM and injection molding tool designs.
• Strong knowledge of injection tooling processes and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support plastics tooling expertise from design to launch.
• Consult on process feasibility and tooling efficiency.

Skills

DFM (Design for Manufacturing)

Injection Molding

Flow Simulation Software

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Polymer Engineering

Equivalent Proven Experience

Tools

Autodesk MoldFlow

Job description

Job Description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As a Senior Plastics Engineer, you will be responsible for:

1. Supporting plastics tooling expertise and owning polymer-related aspects from part design for manufacturing (DFM) to product launch.
2. Consulting with design engineers and suppliers throughout product development, advising on process and tooling feasibility, DFM, efficiency, and cost.
3. Evaluating flow studies and mold designs prior to tool approval and kick-off.
4. Ensuring plastic tooling complies with Tool Standards.
5. Maintaining thorough documentation of processes and designs.
6. Supporting internal teams and representing the material team in communication with suppliers, including on-site visits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in polymer engineering or a related field, or equivalent proven experience.
• 5+ years of experience evaluating DFM and injection molding tool designs.
• Excellent knowledge of injection tooling, including in-mold decoration, foaming, overmolding, back-injection, and vario-thermal processes.
• Experience with DFM processes for automotive A-surface parts.
• Experience with flow simulation software such as Autodesk MoldFlow.
• Proven hands-on experience with plastic injection molding processes, including process optimization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% as needed.

Advantageous:

• Experience in an automotive development environment, ideally through complete product development.
• Hands-on experience with MoldFlow studies, first tool trials, and tool approvals.
• Knowledge of tool should costing to understand cost impacts of design choices.
• Experience with other plastic manufacturing processes and tooling, such as blow molding, thermal forming, vacuum forming, compression molding, and slush molding.

Salary Range: $105,000-$130,000

The actual salary offered depends on various factors including location, experience, and qualifications.

Mandatory for all remote/hybrid roles and roles based in California, Colorado, Maryland, Connecticut, Illinois, Minnesota, Vermont, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington State, Cincinnati, Ohio, Jersey City, New Jersey, Toledo, Ohio.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or other protected categories.

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