Senior Plastics and Composites Engineer

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Full Time Engineering Evans, GA, US 1 Attachments

5 days ago Requisition

The position offers the opportunity to be a Plastics and Composites Engineer and work on a variety of growth initiatives in the electric and ICE vehicle space. The position requires a passion for learning about the design and manufacture of plastics and composites, supplier interactions, design and release of plastics and composites, and participation in projects in accordance with engineering excellence.

• Subject matter expert in 1 or more areas of component design (exterior body panels, interior, chassis/structural components, and fuel tanks) and processes (injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, blow molding, thermoforming).
• Understanding of all processes to manufacture plastic components: injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and other common processes used for the manufacturing of products made from polymeric materials.
• Develop and maintain material and component specifications and qualification plans.
• Learn and contribute to requirements, risk analysis, DFMEA, DVP&R and specifications, engineering change notices.
• Employ project management methodologies that ensure a predictable outcome for department goals and responsibilities.
• Remove roadblocks and accelerate implementation of projects.
• Support the development of technology roadmaps and strategies.
• Assist in developing test acceptance criteria using reliability and confidence in designs.

• Mentor designers, lab technicians and other team members.
• Understand and influence regulatory standards that affect your product.
• Develop and drive cross functional team to scheduled milestones for assigned projects.
• Effectively self-manage large projects.
• Expert in problem solving techniques (9-step, 8D, etc.).
• First point of contact within engineering regarding customer issues.

• Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering Technology or equivalent is required.

• Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials.
• Process knowledge for injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and other common processes used for the manufacturing of products made from polymeric materials.
• Familiar with Mold Flow and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

• 7+ years’ experience is recommended.

• Continuously raise your level of leadership, authority, and influence.
• Embrace the empowerment you have as a key member of an exciting product growth team.
• Strong passion to teach and grow capabilities of the company.
• The right individual will be self‑motivated, a strong collaborator, able to think creatively and work with others to find solutions, drive execution, and focus on results.
• Expert in technical, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach and mentor internal engineering design processes and best practices.
• Employs the best solution to problem rather than the most evident (considers business impact to other departments as well as technical requirements).
• Proficient at identifying project/subsystem risks and developing/executing subsequent mitigation plans.
• High capability in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Thorough understanding of the Engineering financial impact and a basic understanding of the needs and impact of other functions on the business.

Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.

Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.