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Junior Plastic Parts Engineer
Expleo Group. Oversee the design and development of plastic components (interior, exterior, under-hood) in line with performance, cost, and quality targets .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee the design and development of plastic components (interior, exterior, under-hood) in line with performance, cost, and quality targets
- Ensure compliance with functional requirements (thermal resistance, chemical compatibility, mechanical strength, aesthetics)
- Drive DFM/DFA activities, ensuring manufacturability of injection-molded parts
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Tooling, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Suppliers)
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and KPIs across the full product lifecycle
- Support tooling development, including mold design validation and trial phases (T0–T3)
- Ensure proper material selection and validation (thermoplastics, composites, reinforced materials)
- Monitor part performance through testing and CAE validation (e.g., warpage, shrinkage, durability)
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to cost optimization, weight reduction, and sustainability
- Support issue resolution during industrialization and serial production (problem-solving, root cause analysis)
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a related field
- Previous experience in automotive plastic parts development (interior, exterior, and/or under-hood components), automotive standards and methodologies is an advantage
- Knowledge of CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX or similar), CAE tools for plastic parts, PLM systems
- Understanding of material properties and selection (thermoplastics, reinforced plastics, additives), injection molding processes and tooling (mold design, cooling, gating, ejection systems)
- Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles and plastic part design guidelines (ribbing, draft angles, wall thickness, shrinkage)
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis
- Ability to work in a cross-functional and international environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Holiday Voucher
- Private medical insurance
- Performance bonus
- Easter and Christmas bonus
- Employee referral bonus
- Bookster subscription
- Work from home options depending on project
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Hard Skills & Tools
plastic components designDFMDFAmaterial selectionCAE validationinjection moldingmold designthermoplasticscompositesproblem-solving
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationproject managementcommunicationstakeholder managementroot cause analysiscontinuous improvementcost optimizationweight reductionsustainabilityinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Materials EngineeringMaster’s degree in Materials EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Polymer EngineeringMaster’s degree in Polymer Engineering