Design Engineer

1 week ago

Woodstock, Ontario, Canada Activ8 Chicago Full time

An automotive plastics parts manufacturer in Woodstock, ON is seeking a Design Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, modifying, and improving parts to meet performance, cost, and manufacturability standards. This is a full-time, direct-hire position offering an excellent benefits package.

Design Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop automotive plastic components using CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, manufacturing, quality, and sales) to ensure design feasibility and performance.
  • Conduct DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to identify and mitigate design risks.
  • Modify and optimize designs based on testing results, customer feedback, and tooling limitations.
  • Support tooling development and ensure designs are compatible with injection molding and assembly processes.
  • Prepare and maintain design documentation including 2D drawings, create 3D model, BOMs, and engineering change requests.
  • Interact directly with customers and suppliers to review specifications and incorporate design changes.
  • Ensure designs comply with automotive industry standards, safety regulations, and cost targets.

Design Engineer Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in engineering or a related technical field is required
  • Minimum 3 years' experience using CAD design software's (Catia V5, Siemens NX 11)
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in designing plastic automotive parts.
  • 3 years of experience in testing/validation equipment such as spray equipment and Instron
  • Knowledge of Mold Flow is a big plus
  • Strong work experience of plastics & other automotive parts materials will be a big plus
  • May be required to travel and visit other company sites at times including plants in the US.
  • Great communication skills in read, speak and write both internal and and with customers
  • While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 35 pounds, lift in excess of 35 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Woodstock, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Secondary School (required)

Experience:

  • Automotive parts design : 2 years (required)
  • Plastics Parts design : 2 years (required)
  • Catia V5: 2 years (preferred)
  • Siemens NX: 2 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (required)

Work Location: In person

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