Senior Design Engineer – Plastic Design

Senior Design Engineer – Plastic Design

Location
Schaumburg, IL — Onsite to start, then transition to 2 days WFH and 3 days onsite

Summary
Seeking a highly experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead the development of complex enclosure solutions through program-level designs and prototype fabrication. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in plastics, including injection molding and structural foam molding
• Extensive proficiency with CREO/Windchill (5+ years preferred) or comparable 3D CAD systems
• Strong background in FEA analysis (CREO Simulate or Ansys)
• Knowledge of industry standards (Telcordia, TIA, SCTE, FOA) and product life cycle management
• Experience with tooling design, product testing, and certification processes

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial concept through to product launch, ensuring design for manufacturability and cost efficiency
• Design and develop plastic components in alignment with customer requirements and industry standards
• Prepare and release detailed design packages, bills of material, and engineering change notices
• Develop testing protocols, execute prototype testing, and coordinate certification efforts
• Identify non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

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