Mechanical Design Engineer-Automotive Plastic Product Design Engineer-Remote W2 role

Company Description

Job Description

Role: Automotive Plastic Product Design Engineer

Location: Remote (100% Onsite after onboarding)

Start Date: Immediate availability

Job Type: Contract (C2C/W2)

Interview Mode: Phone/Video 

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Vehicle Packaging team in developing world‑class designs for high‑volume automation equipment. This role involves design, optimization, prototyping, and validation of innovative solutions to deliver components safely and efficiently throughout supply chain and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver technical designs optimized for weight, precision, durability, and manufacturability

• Perform CAD, FEA, and durability simulations; recommend prototypes and execute testing

• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with standards (ASTM, ISTA, etc.)

• Deliver finished designs, drawings, and specifications for supplier bidding and compliance

• Research and implement new materials and techniques to improve packaging capability

• Partner with engineering teams in design, manufacturing, and material flow projects

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience from concept through production validation

• Strong plastics design/manufacturing expertise

• Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools (CATIA, Pro‑Engineer, ANSYS)

• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and design for manufacturing (DFM)

• Familiarity with multiple manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, welding)

• Experience with reliability design, durability testing, and automation equipment

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