Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Project Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Plastic Component Design Engineer with strong expertise in Solid Works CAD to design, develop, and optimize plastic components for manufacturing. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end product design, ensuring compliance with functional, aesthetic, and manufacturability requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams and coordination with offshore team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop plastic components and assemblies using Solid Works (3D modeling & 2D drawings)
• Create detailed engineering drawings including GD&T, tolerances, and material specifications
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) for injection molding and other plastic processes
• Work closely with tooling, manufacturing, and quality teams during design validation and product launch
• Conduct design reviews, feasibility studies, and risk analysis (FMEA)
• Support prototype development, testing, and validation activities
• Optimize designs for cost, weight reduction, and performance improvements
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate with vendors/toolmakers for mold design inputs and production readiness
• Manage engineering documentation including BOMs, revision control, and design change requests

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in Solid Works (Part, Assembly, Surface modeling, Drafting)
• Good understanding of plastic materials and selection (ABS, PP, PC, Nylon, etc.)
• Knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling concepts, and shrinkage considerations
• Proficiency in DFM/DFA guidelines for plastic parts
• Familiarity with tolerance analysis and GD&T standards
• Experience with simulation/analysis tools (optional – Moldflow, FEA, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination ability

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic component design (adjust as required)
• Proven experience in consumer products, automotive, medical devices, or industrial components

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to mold design basics and tool development cycles
• Experience in product validation, testing, and failure analysis
• Knowledge of PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, etc.)
• Understanding of sustainability and recyclable plastic design

Key Deliverables

• 3D CAD models and assemblies
• 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T
• DFM reports and design validation documents
• Engineering change documentation (ECR/ECN)

Qualification:

Bachelor's "Disclaimer: E-Solutions Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We especially invite women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply."