United Access · 22 hours ago
Plastics Engineer
Winamac, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBraunAbility is seeking a skilled Automotive Plastics Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing Class A and B plastic surfaces for automotive applications, collaborating with various departments to develop high-quality plastic components, and ensuring designs meet quality and cost targets.
ManufacturingAutomotiveLogistics
Responsibilities
Engineer, design and develop new vehicle conversions in CAD with specialization in designing and developing Class A surfaces while also being proficient in B-side work for attachment and strength
Utilize injection molding, vacuum forming and other manufacturing techniques to create high-quality plastic parts
Plan for design, procurement, assembly, and validation requirements that align with overall Project Timing, Stage Gate (APQP) and Mitigation Strategies. Proficiency in taking ideas through concept, styling, design, validation, and launch
Ensure vehicle Designs & Systems conform to budgeted Quality and Cost targets
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Portfolio) to assure vehicle designs account for all requirements
Suggest Low-cost Design alternatives, Common Designs and Standardization
Build and design prototype vehicles
Constantly improve designs, processes, and timing, maintaining project specifications
Participate in design reviews to assure all vehicle conversions are developed and engineered to meet or exceed requirements
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in designing Class A and B plastic surfaces
Understanding of design constraints that impact various manufacturing processes including vacuum forming and injection molding
Mechanical aptitude that allows for the design of other automotive components
Proficiency in CAD for engineering, designing, and developing new vehicle conversions
Specialization in designing and developing Class A surfaces
Proficiency in B-side work for attachment and strength
Utilization of injection molding, vacuum forming and other manufacturing techniques to create high-quality plastic parts
Planning for design, procurement, assembly, and validation requirements that align with overall Project Timing, Stage Gate (APQP) and Mitigation Strategies
Proficiency in taking ideas through concept, styling, design, validation, and launch
Ensuring vehicle Designs & Systems conform to budgeted Quality and Cost targets
Collaboration with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Portfolio) to assure vehicle designs account for all requirements
Suggesting Low-cost Design alternatives, Common Designs and Standardization
Building and designing prototype vehicles
Constantly improving designs, processes, and timing, maintaining project specifications
Participation in design reviews to assure all vehicle conversions are developed and engineered to meet or exceed requirements
Company
United Access
United Access is the second largest mobility dealer in the nation and was rated the Top Recommended Dealer in 2024 by BraunAbility Customers.
Founded in 1997
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-01-07
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