Product Designer, Research & Development***Concepteur de produits, Recherche et Développement
Core
Develop innovative rigid plastic goods from concept through commercialization, focusing on performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost optimization.
Role type
Product Designer (Plastics/Mechanical Engineering)
Builds
Rigid plastic goods, injection molds, rapid prototypes
Domain
Manufacturing, Plastics Engineering
Required skills
CAD modeling, injection molding processes, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), engineering calculations, CAE studies (FEA, CFD, Mold Flow), 3D printing, experimental design, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Extrusion process knowledge, injection mold design, SolidWorks PDM, ANSYS/SolidWorks Simulation/CFX/Fluent, Moldex3D, plumbing industry standards
Technologies
SolidWorks, ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, CFX, Fluent, Moldex3D, 3D printing equipment
Responsibilities
Generate concept sketches and CAD models to resolve technical issues; execute engineering calculations for mechanical/fluid dynamics; analyze data for CAE studies and optimize designs; create production-ready CAD models and drawings for tooling; design and perform experiments to validate product design; conduct design reviews with stakeholders; manage vendor interactions and purchase orders; ensure product compliance with codes and standards; identify optimal materials and manufacturing methods.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC