Plastics Design Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with internal and external customers to generate and modify designs for functional and manufacturing requirements
• Operates and understands/communicates results from structural FEA software as well as moldflow simulation
• Generation and interpretation of 2D prints and associated tolerance stack up analyses and GD&T
• Understanding and selecting plastic materials for manufacturing and functional requirements
• Plans and directs engineering associated with complex projects through all phases of innovation and development
• Develops new tools and designs and oversees the modification of existing tools, jigs, fixtures and machines that must meet specialized design and performance specifications
• Provides engineering support, work direction and technical expertise to lower-level department personnel
• Analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data relating to product design
• Performs various customer service and project management activities, assuring highest level of customer satisfaction
• Provides engineering support during samplings from preparation through follow-up
• Interfaces with manufacturing regarding design and engineering issues
• Manages such critical information as blueprints, production print check sheets, engineering change orders and other correspondence
• Frequent travel between plant locations and occasionally to domestic and international destinations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Engineering discipline plus 3-5 years of Engineering or Design Experience Required
• Plastics or Mechanical Engineering preferred