Sr. Plastics Engineer – Tooling and Process

Talascend, LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Plastics Engineer with expertise in tooling and process for an exciting contract opportunity. In this role, you will contribute significantly to a world-class vehicle engineering team, leveraging your extensive knowledge of injection molding and DFM processes. You will collaborate with design engineers and suppliers, ensuring compliance with tooling standards and optimizing processes for automotive parts. This position offers the chance to engage in innovative projects and make a tangible impact in the automotive sector. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle engineering team with plastics tool expertise from DFM to launch.
• Consult with design engineers on tooling feasibility and efficiency.

Skills

Injection Molding

DFM (Design for Manufacturing)

Flow Simulation Software

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Polymer Engineering

Equivalent Proven Experience

Tools

Autodesk MoldFlow

Job description

Talascend is currently seeking a Sr. Plastics Engineer - Tooling and Process for a contract opportunity located in Southfield, MI.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 the 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 Tool Standards.
• Methodical approach to documentation.
• Support of internal non-engineering teams and representation of the material team in communication with suppliers (incl. on-site visits).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 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, and vario-thermal processes.
• Experience with DFM process for automotive A-surface parts.
• Experience with flow simulation software (Autodesk MoldFlow).
• Proven hands-on experience with the plastic injection molding process, including process optimization.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% if needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Worked in an automotive development environment, ideally through the complete product development process.
• Hands-on experience with the creation of MoldFlow studies, first tool trials, and tool approvals.
• Experience with tool cost modeling to understand the tool cost impact of part design choices.
• Experience with other plastic manufacturing processes and their tooling (e.g., blow molding, thermal forming, vacuum forming, compression molding, slush molding).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.