Senior Plastic Product Design Engineer

Prophecy Technologies

$85K — $110K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of mechanical design experience specializing in injection molded plastic components.
  • Strong expertise in CAD systems, particularly Creo.
  • Proven track record in developing and analyzing tolerance stack-ups for complex assemblies.
  • Ability to create detailed engineering drawings effectively.
  • Experience leading small project scopes or subsystems.
  • Strong communication skills for vendor and team collaboration.
  • Familiarity with medical device NPI processes and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of injection molded plastic components from concept to release, using DFM principles.
  • Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and documentation according to project needs.
  • Validate tolerance stack-ups to ensure appropriate fit and performance.
  • Manage engineering drawings and release documentation strategies.
  • Drive design decisions through rigorous tolerance analysis.
  • Oversee segments of projects, managing execution and deliverables.
  • Provide status updates and proactively address issues affecting project outcomes.
  • Work with vendors on design reviews and part optimization.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional development in medical device design.
  • Engagement with diverse, cutting-edge projects.
  • Chance to lead significant design initiatives within a regulated industry.
Full Job Description
Role Overview:

Seeking a Senior Plastic Product Design Engineer with a strong focus on injection molded plastic part design, robust tolerance control, and end-to-end mechanical development execution, particularly within medical device new product development.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead design of injection molded plastic components and other 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 projects, 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.

Required Skills:
  • 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.

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.

Preferred Skills:

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