Design Engineer - Plastics

Goken•Raymond, OH

About The Position

The Design Engineer will support engineering design and development activities and lead or support engineering work for large-scale product development programs. The role involves investigating feasibility, designing with 3-D modeling software, conducting layout reviews, and creating 2-D drawings. The engineer analyzes and resolves complex problems independently or with minimal guidance; creates part specification requirements and bills of materials; negotiates with surrounding component business units and suppliers; and performs cost analysis, strength calculations, and material selection. The role also applies best practices and knowledge of business issues to improve products and processes, identify efficiency improvements, use up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs. Travel to client sites is required. Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, with Engineering Centers in Pune, India, and Yokohama, Japan. It serves OEMs, suppliers, and clients in mobility and non-mobility industries. The company describes its culture as focused on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development, and states that it is committed to a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace with equal opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant industry experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience, or an Associate's degree and 5+ years of automotive plastics design experience.
Working knowledge and experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
Experience using both CATIA V5/V6 to create 3-D models and 2-D drawings.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional group setting, including providing essential technical guidance to support senior management.
Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Education in Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, or Manufacturing specialties is preferred.
Exposure to CAE is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and support engineering activities for large-scale product development programs.
Investigate feasibility, perform designs using 3-D modeling software, conduct layout reviews, and create 2-D drawings.
Analyze and resolve complex problems independently or with minimal guidance.
Create part specification requirements and bills of materials (BOMs).
Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.
Perform cost analysis, strength calculations, and material selection.
Apply best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products and processes.
Identify ways to increase overall efficiency, use up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.
Travel to client sites.