Gables Search Group ยท 1 week ago
Automotive Plastic Injection Product Designer (2D/3D)
Gables Search Group is looking for a talented 2D/3D Automotive Plastic Injection Product Designer. The role involves leading the design and development of automotive plastic injection components while ensuring high-quality, manufacturable solutions that adhere to industry best practices.
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to define design specifications and support all stages of product development
Create and refine 2D/3D CAD models using Catia V5 / 3DExperience (V6), including surfacing, solid modeling, wireframes, and section views
Prepare, develop, and release Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
Coordinate design reviews, including scheduling, documentation, and reporting
Participate in customer meetings and maintain effective communication with suppliers
Provide support for prototype builds and ensure timely delivery to the customer
Support APQP activities and maintain compliance with relevant standards (e.g., J-SOX, TS16949, ISO 14001)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience
Preferred
Prior experience working with Automotive OEMs is highly desirable
Hands-on experience in plastic injection part design using 3D CAD tools is a strong plus