Sr. Plastics Engineer, Tooling and Process

Davita Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Plastics Engineer to join their vehicle engineering team in Newark, CA. This role involves leveraging expertise in plastics tooling and process optimization, supporting the production of high-quality automotive parts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background and significant hands-on experience in injection molding and tooling design.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in evaluating DFM and injection molding tool designs.
• Proven hands-on experience with plastic injection molding process.
• Experience with automotive A-surface parts.

Responsibilities

• Support plastics tool expertise and own polymer-related aspects from DFM to product launch.
• Advise design engineers on tooling feasibility and process efficiency.
• Evaluate flow studies and ensure compliance with OEM Tool Standards.

Skills

Injection tooling knowledge

Process optimization

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in polymer engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk MoldFlow

Job description

Position Title: Sr. Plastics Engineer, Tooling and Process

Location: Newark, CA. Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% if needed.

Qualifications:

• B.S.in polymer engineering or related field, or equivalent proven experience.


• 5+ years' experience, evaluating DFM and injection molding tool designs.


• Excellent knowledge of injection tooling, including technologies such as in-mold decoration, foaming, overmolding, back-injection, vario-thermal processes.


• Experience with DFM process for automotive A-surface parts.


• Experience with flow simulation software (Autodesk MoldFlow).


• Proven hands-on experience with plastic injection molding process, including process optimization.


• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.

The Role:

• Be a significant contributor to a world-class vehicle engineering team by supporting with plastics tool expertise and owning polymer-related aspects from part design for manufacturing (DFM) phase to product launch.


• Consultation with design engineers and suppliers throughout product development process, advising on process and tooling feasibility, DFM, efficiency and cost.


• Evaluation of flow studies and mold designs before tool approval and kick-off.


• Ensuring plastic tooling is compliant with OEM Tool Standards.


• Methodical approach to documentation.


• Support of internal non-engineering teams and representation of OEM material team in communication with suppliers (incl. on-site visits).

The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.

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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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