Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics Shop

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics Shop

California

Job Title:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Plastics Shop (Molded A-Class Exterior Body Panels)

Location:

California

Level: Senior / Manager

Client Facing:
Yes

At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We’re proud to partner with the world’s leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands‑on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we’re launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem‑solving.

Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast‑paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Lead the development and industrialization of plastics manufacturing processes for molded A-Class exterior body panels, ensuring cosmetic quality, dimensional stability, and production robustness for a new vehicle program and greenfield manufacturing facility.

• Define plastics manufacturing process architecture, including molding, finishing, handling, and material flow strategies.
• Develop and maintain Process FMEA (PFMEA) and Control Plans with a strong focus on cosmetic appearance and dimensional quality.
• Support digital manufacturing validation, including mold flow analysis, process simulations, and early risk identification.
• Prepare early manufacturing readiness documentation to support tooling strategy, supplier readiness, and facility layout decisions.
• Ensure alignment between product design/styling intent, surface quality expectations, and manufacturing capability.
• Support supplier technical reviews, tool tryouts, pilot builds, and launch execution.
• Support structured cross‑functional change‑management and escalation for product, tooling, or process changes.
• Collaborate with Product Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Construction teams.

• Experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing engineering.
• Solid understanding of PFMEA, Control Plans, and manufacturing quality systems.

• Experience with A-Class exterior surface components and appearance‑quality requirements.
• Familiarity with mold flow, digital validation tools, and supplier launch activities.

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.

Pay Range

$100,000 - $125,000 USD