DRE Cowl Screen Fuel Door

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Automotive Plastics Design Engineer to support the design, development, and release of plastic components such as cowl screens and fuel doors. This role involves working with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure high-quality, manufacturable, and cost-effective parts while meeting program milestones and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and eager to grow within a fast-paced automotive development environment.

• Support design, development, and release of plastic automotive components

• Prepare and maintain 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, and engineering documentation

• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, CAE, and vehicle integration teams

• Support design feasibility studies, DFMEA, tolerance stack-ups, and design reviews

• Address and resolve quality issues, fit/finish concerns, and design open points

• Support prototype builds, validation, and production release activities

• Ensure compliance with OEM standards, regulatory requirements, and internal guidelines

• Participate in cost optimization and design improvement initiatives

• Track deliverables to meet program milestones and timing

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Production Engineering, or equivalent

• 0–5 years of experience in automotive product development (plastic components preferred)

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of plastic part design and manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, tooling)

• Hands-on experience or exposure to CAD tools such as CATIA V5 or NX (preferred)

• Understanding of GD&T, DFMEA, and engineering change processes

• Ability to identify and resolve quality/design issues effectively

• Strong communication and coordination skills

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced automotive environment

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.