JSP · 1 day ago
Design Engineer
Madison Heights, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expJSP is a large company with a small office feel, seeking highly motivated individuals for their Design Engineer position in returnable automotive packaging. The role involves designing, testing, and implementing packaging designs, interacting with stakeholders, and troubleshooting packaging problems to optimize solutions for the automotive industry's supply chain.
IndustrialManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide solutions that optimize cost, material handling, safety, storage space, weight, product cleanliness & protection and standardization
Interact with key stakeholders to facilitate the development of new production capable part/system designs, gathering information from a variety of sources
Participate in the packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, performance testing, and flawless launch execution with both internal operations and external suppliers
Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, timely and cost effective solutions
Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging
Review data and prints with key stakeholders for omissions, errors, content and accuracy to ensure controlled and managed CAD data, prints and GD&T sheets
Interface with customers and suppliers in a positive manner that enforces the image of JSP as an expert in the field of product design and development
Resolve conflicts between customer design requirements and our process capability through negotiation
Conduct economic studies of various design options that meet the customer’s performance requirements
Conduct case studies to determine approximate internal costs
Interface with key stakeholders and provide engineering estimate support as necessary
Communicate as necessary to obtain/share information
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
At least one year experience with, or advanced knowledge of, expanded polypropylene
Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Design, related discipline or equivalent experience
Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
Ability to perform basic 2D and 3D CAD layouts
Knowledge of drafting and specification standards to create production-ready documentation
Ability to be autonomous, responsible, reliable, and self-motivated
Drive to learn new processes and perform at a high level
Demonstrated ability in process improvement, metric development, and problem solving
Good oral and written communication skills with attention to details
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
Preferred
Automotive packaging experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance available on date of hire
401k with 2 for 1 employer match
3 weeks paid vacation
10 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Company
JSP
JSP is a manufacturer and seller of foamed plastics and other synthetic resin products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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