Sr. Design Engineer

Designer Interiors; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits (medical/dental)

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

American Plastics, LLC, based in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks a Sr. Design Engineer to join its Mooresville Innovation Center. You will design plastic components and products, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.

You will use CAD software to create 3D models and drawings, oversee prototyping, select materials, and collaborate with manufacturing, QA, procurement, and product management to deliver robust injection-molded solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or plastics engineering.
• 7+ years experience with product design of plastic injection molded products.
• SolidWorks knowledge.
• Experience with prototyping techniques and rapid iteration processes.
• Hands-on injection molding experience a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Product Design: Conceptualize, design, and develop plastic components and products according to project requirements.
• CAD Modeling: Use CAD software to create 3D models and drawings of plastic parts and assemblies.
• Prototyping: Oversee the prototyping process and validate designs.
• Material Selection: Evaluate and select plastic materials.
• Design Optimization: Improve designs for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Manufacturability: Ensure designs are optimized for injection molding, extrusion, and thermoforming.
• Quality Assurance: Work with QA to establish quality standards for plastic components.
• Documentation: Maintain design documentation and change records.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with product management, manufacturing, QA, and procurement.
• Research and Innovation: Stay updated on trends and technologies.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or plastics engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Sr. Design Engineer

Company: American Plastics, LLC

Location: Mooresville, NC

Posted: Jul 1

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets.

We are seeking a skilled Sr. Design Engineer specializing in plastics to join our team at our Innovation Center, in Mooresville, NC. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing plastic components and products, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, utilizing CAD software, and staying updated on industry trends and technologies. This position will report to the Vice President of Engineering.

• Product Design: Conceptualize, design, and develop plastic components and products according to project requirements, considering factors such as functionality, aesthetics, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• CAD Modeling: Utilize CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) to create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of plastic parts and assemblies.
• Prototyping: Oversee the prototyping process, including selecting appropriate materials, collaborating with prototype technicians, and validating designs for fit, form, and function.
• Material Selection: Evaluate and select suitable plastic materials based on performance requirements, environmental factors, and cost considerations.
• Design Optimization: Continuously improve designs for efficiency, performance, and cost reduction through analysis, simulation, and testing.
• Manufacturability: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for production processes such as injection molding, extrusion, and thermoforming.
• Quality Assurance: Work closely with quality control teams to establish and implement quality standards for plastic components and products, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and design change records.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product management, manufacturing, quality assurance, and procurement to achieve project goals and deadlines.
• Research and Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in plastic design, and incorporate innovative solutions into product development processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or plastics Engineering.
• Experience of hands-on injection molding experience a plus.
• 7 + Years experience with Product Design of plastic injection molded products
• SolidWorks knowledge.
• Experience with prototyping techniques and rapid iteration processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills.

We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation.