Closures Plastics Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Closures Plastics Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Southfield, Michigan .
Overview
This position requires an experienced professional with a responsibility for designing and developing parts of the exterior closures plastics of a world class vehicle in terms of both styling and function. The ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination.
Responsibilities

• Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of exterior plastics of the liftgate and side doors.
• Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency.
• Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system.
• Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline
• 2-4+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development
• Three or more years of experience with plastics design

Requirements

• Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6
• Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting)
• A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers
• A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving
• A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
• Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills
• A great work ethic
• Travel as needed (minimal)

Shift
8:30am-5:30pm EST, Mon-Fri (OT as needed), Onsite
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.