iLocatum · 2 days ago
Senior Design Engineer – Plastics
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expiLocatum is seeking a highly skilled Senior Design Engineer specializing in Plastic Design to lead innovative projects from inception through to market launch. This role involves managing complex design and prototyping processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring designs meet performance criteria.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Steer projects from initial concept through to successful launch
Offer expert technical support in the design and processing of plastic components
Prepare detailed design packages and manage their release
Develop and analyze product design data to ensure compliance with established criteria and cost-effective practices
Upgrade and maintain existing product lines
Formulate test plans and manage third-party certifications
Lead the design, development, and testing of prototypes for new product innovations and create precise product specifications
Create and maintain comprehensive project development plans and execute Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and refine products
Generate and release full bills of material for manufacturing processes
Identify product non-conformances, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions
Contribute to additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in plastics, specifically injection and structural foam molding
Understanding of Product Life Cycle Management, RCA, and 3D printing is required
Knowledge of tooling design and review with third-party tool designers is necessary
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
At least 5 years of experience with CREO/Windchill preferred; experience with other 3D CAD systems considered
FEA experience with CREO Simulate or Ansys is desirable
Familiarity with industry standards such as Telcordia Specification, TIA, SCTE, FOA, etc., and related testing
Experience in FRP Composite design and manufacturing is advantageous
Fiber optics experience, including patch panel and splice trays, is desired
Proficiency with MS Project, Visio, and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Company
iLocatum
iLocatum is an executive search firm representing job openings in virtually every industry and job function across the country.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase