Senior Design Engineer - Plastics
Raymond, OH
Automotive Design /
Full - Time /
On-site
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Goken America is an Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. At Goken America we strive to expand and deliver upon our company motto of “Creating Something Different”. We are continually striving to strengthen our organization, and are always seeking talented individuals who have a strong desire to work in an environment where they can make a difference.
Our “Vision” is to empower our associates to affect change wherever change is needed. Our “Mission” is that in building trust we foster greatness in our people, excellence in our clients and impact in our communities.
Goken America provides an excellent benefits package, one month of paid time off per year and a very competitive compensation plan. In addition, when applicable, we will also provide relocation assistance, temporary housing, visa support and other fringe benefits.
This role will support engineering design and development activities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the engineering activities for large scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing design using CATIA, conduct layout review, drawing creating, and negotiation with surrounding component functional units.
- Creates concepts and specifications that meet the cost, delivery, accuracy, and quality targets to represent the best solution for customer.
- Lead the transition from task-based activity to small-scale projects within the discipline or function by monitoring and tracking the progress of projects and handle any issues that arise. Report and escalate to management as needed.
- Support management with project scope, scheduling, quoting and reporting for these small-scale projects.
- Mentor and train other associates in the team.
- Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.
- Travel to client sites required.
Requirements
- · Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience designing plastics components
- · Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
- · Experience using Catia V5/V6 to create 3-D models and 2D drawings is required.
- · Experience in Automotive domain designing various plastics components is required.
- · Experience in Interiors like Instrument panel, Closures, Seats etc is preferred.
- · Previous Honda experience is a plus.
- · Experience leading & coordinating engineering activities is preferred.
- · Good understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) required.
- · Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- · Proficiency in MS office.
Goken America (“Goken”) is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other applicable protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is, in simple terms, a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity. Please inform Goken’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
