3D Modeling, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Documentation, Engineering Drawing, Leadership, Machine Tool, Mechanical Design, Medical Equipment, PTC Creo, Plastic Injection Molding, Plastics Design, Product Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product/Service Launch, Project Design, Risk Management, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Tolerance Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Relations
Job ID : 84471-1
Job Title : Plastic Product Design Engineer
Location : Broadview Heights, OH
Duration : 6 months + possible extension
Rate Range: $30 - $34/hour on W2/ C2C (All inclusive)
Introduction
We are seeking a skilled Plastic Product Design Engineer with expertise in injection molded plastic part design, robust tolerance control, and end-to-end mechanical development execution.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Senior-level experience in mechanical design of injection molded plastic components.
- Strong proficiency in CAD systems; Creo strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience developing and analyzing tolerance stack-ups for complex assemblies.
- Proven capability in creating detailed engineering drawings.
- Experience leading small project scopes or subsystem development.
- Strong ability to communicate across teams and interface with vendors.
- Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry.
Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in medical device new product development (NPI) including familiarity with design controls and regulated environments.
- Experience with assemblies involving plastics integrated with metals and other materials.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead design of injection molded plastic components as well as other types of mechanical parts from concept through design release, incorporating DFM principles and manufacturability constraints.
- Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings aligned with project and documentation requirements.
- Develop and validate tolerance stack-ups to ensure fit, function, and performance across assemblies.
- Own engineering drawings, dimensioning strategy, and release-ready documentation.
- Drive design decisions using tolerance analysis to mitigate risk and ensure manufacturability and reliability.
- Lead defined sub-portions of the project, managing design execution, risks, and deliverables.
- Provide clear status updates and proactively escalate issues impacting scope, schedule, or performance.
- Interface with vendors on DFM reviews, tooling strategies, and part optimization.
- Incorporate vendor feedback into design iterations while maintaining performance and timeline targets.
Company Benefits & Culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment.