Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Sr. Plastics Engineer – Tooling and Process .
Job Description:
Job Title: Sr. Plastics Engineer – Tooling and Process
Job Location: Southfield, MI
Responsibilities:
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 client Tool Standards
• Methodical approach to documentation
• Support of internal non-engineering teams and representation of client material team in communication with suppliers (incl. on-site visits)
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
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% if needed
Advantageous:
• Worked in automotive development environment, ideally through complete product development process
• Hands-on experience with creation of MoldFlow studies, first tool trials, and tool approvals
• Experience with tool should costing to understand 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)
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Jhankar Chanda (jhankar@maxonic.com) for more details.
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