SolidWorks Design Engineer – Automotive Interior Plastics & Trims

Design Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer with expertise in interior injection molded plastics and interior trims to join our team in Imlay City, MI. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience using Solid Works to design and develop automotive interior components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop interior trim components (door panels, instrument panels, consoles, pillars, etc.) using Solid Works.
• Create and manage 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs for injection molded plastic parts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, tooling, quality) to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Select appropriate plastic materials based on performance, cost, and aesthetic requirements.
• Support tooling development and troubleshoot molding-related design issues (draft angles, wall thickness, gate locations, etc.).
• Participate in design reviews and modify designs based on feedback from simulation, testing, or production.
• Ensure designs meet dimensional tolerances, regulatory standards, and customer specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of design engineering experience focused on automotive interior plastics and trims.
• Expert proficiency in Solid Works (advanced surfacing, sheet metal, and plastic features).
• Strong understanding of injection molding design guidelines (shrinkage, undercuts, rib design, boss design, etc.).
• Knowledge of interior trim joining methods (welding, adhesives, clips, screws).
• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Michigan.

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience with Class A surface data and aesthetic part design.
• Knowledge of low- or high-volume injection molding tooling.
• Familiarity with FEA or mold flow analysis.
• Understanding of automotive interior regulations (FMVSS, flammability, etc.).