Plastics Engineer
To assist with providing engineering expertise in molded part design and manufacturing, with a focus on plastic injection molding while working in Research and Development with multifunctional design and engineering teams to design new products and support production
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
•Collaborate with multifunctional design and engineering teams to ensure projects and components meet specified requirements and timelines
•Assist in the specification and evaluation of plastic materials
•Create and document designs using 2D, 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
•Assist with validating designed parts and assemblies by performing physical tests and measurements while assisting in the specification and evaluation of plastics and additives
•Assist with preparing and building prototypes for design verification as well as highly finished prototypes for industry shows using a variety of methods, including 3D printing and hand tools
•Assist with preparing documentation of parts and assemblies for manufacturing
•Assist with reviewing component and tooling quotes and critique proposed tooling and tooling changes
•Perform inspection and validation testing/fitment on T1 samples
•Support Production as needed
•Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed for product launches
•Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
•Attend the Annual C-TPAT Security Training
•Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
•Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
•Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary
REQUIRED SKILLS
•Must be a creative team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
Must have the ability to:
•Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
•Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team
•Maintain multiple projects simultaneously
•Use hand tools, standard power tools and standard measuring devices
•Read and comprehend work instructions
•Prepare and build prototypes
•Prepare and present summary reports
•Travel internationally at least twice a year for up to 2 weeks at a time
Must have:
•Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
•Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Intermediate working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino3D
•Intermediate working Knowledge of 3D printing methods and techniques
•Basic working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED SKILLS
•Proven successful integration of A surface modeling with B surface modeling preferred
•Strong working knowledge of mechanical assembly preferred
•Intermediate working knowledge of plastic injection molding processes, plastic material properties, and plastic part designs preferred
•Intermediate working knowledge of plastics engineering technology, molded part design, and manufacturing processes preferred
•Intermediate working knowledge of product design, tooling design, and plastics production processing preferred
•Basic working knowledge of Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards preferred
•Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) utilization preferred
•Basic working knowledge of PLM or Product Data Management (PDM) systems preferred
•Basic working knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) durable medical goods design practices preferred
•Basic understanding of Lean Principles preferred
•Lift/push/pull 40 lbs. preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
•No experience required
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
•At least 1 year of hands-on engineering experience in an environment supporting design, manufacturing, or technical processes preferred
•At least 1 year of experience in designing plastic components for mechanical systems and assemblies preferred
•At least 1 year of experience with the specific products preferred
•At least 1 year of experience using PLM or PDM software preferred
•Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
REQUIRED EDUCATION
•Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, OR Associate Degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with at least 6 years of related engineering experience
PREFERRED EDUCATION
•Course or training related to Materials Science, Polymers and/or Materials Selection preferred
DETAILS
•This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
•This is a safety sensitive position
•In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please contact our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586 x1250.