Project Design Engineer

TriMas Corporation•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertech Plastics is seeking a Project Design Engineer to join our Engineering team in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you'll bridge the gap between product design and manufacturing by leading engineering projects from concept through production. You'll collaborate directly with customers, toolmakers, quality, production, and program management to develop innovative plastic components that are manufacturable, cost effective, and built for quality. If you're passionate about product design, injection molding, and bringing new products to life, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact while working with advanced manufacturing technologies in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of injection molded plastic part design.
Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
Experience using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
Understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
Experience supporting tooling development and product launches.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of engineering experience in plastics manufacturing or injection molding.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering activities for new product development and product launches.
Design plastic components and assemblies using 3D CAD software.
Support customer product development through Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations.
Coordinate engineering activities with internal departments and external suppliers.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet customer quality requirements.
Support tooling development, validation, and production readiness activities.
Drive continuous improvement in product design, manufacturing processes, and project execution.
Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously from concept through production.
Develop and maintain project timelines and engineering deliverables.
Coordinate engineering activities with customers, suppliers, and internal departments.
Participate in customer meetings and technical design reviews.
Support engineering change management throughout the product lifecycle.
Design injection molded plastic components and assemblies using CAD software.
Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
Apply GD&T standards to engineering documentation.
Recommend material selections based on product performance and manufacturing requirements.
Conduct tolerance stack-up analyses and design reviews.
Review mold designs and provide recommendations to optimize manufacturability.
Work with toolmakers during mold development and qualification.
Support mold trials, first article inspections, process validations, and production launches.
Troubleshoot product, tooling, and manufacturing issues.
Assist Process Engineers during product transfers into production.
Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs while improving quality.
Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Recommend design improvements based on production feedback.
Support corrective and preventive action activities (CAPA).
Serve as the technical engineering contact for assigned customer projects.
Present engineering solutions during customer meetings.
Resolve technical issues throughout product development.
Maintain strong working relationships with customers and suppliers.